Current:Home > FinanceMark Hamill, LeVar Burton and more mourn James Earl Jones-LoTradeCoin
Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton and more mourn James Earl Jones
View Date:2024-12-23 16:35:30
Famous fans and collaborators are paying tribute to James Earl Jones, the award-winning actor and commanding voice of Darth Vader, who died Monday at 93.
“One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions to ‘Star Wars’ were immeasurable. He’ll be greatly missed.” — actor Mark Hamill, who played Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” movies, in a statement to The Associated Press.
“James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.” — actor LeVar Burton, on X.
“Thank you dear James Earl Jones for everything. A master of our craft. We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your best.” — actor Colman Domingo, on X.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of James’s passing. He was the voice of CNN and our brand for many decades, uniquely conveying through speech instant authority, grace, and decorum. That remarkable voice is just one of many things the world will miss about James. Our thoughts are with his family.” — CNN, on X.
“RIP James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who memorably appeared in the iconic baseball movies ‘Field of Dreams’ and ‘The Sandlot.’ Jones gave a moving recitation of our National Anthem at the 1993 MLB All-Star Game in Baltimore.” — Major League Baseball, on X.
veryGood! (2)
Related
- Britney Spears reunites with son Jayden, 18, after kids moved in with dad Kevin Federline
- FACT FOCUS: A look at ominous claims around illegal immigration made at the Republican convention
- Peter Navarro, ex-Trump trade adviser, released from prison
- Afghanistan floods blamed for dozens of deaths as severe storms wreak havoc in the country's east
- Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot ‘curing’ deadline
- Peter Navarro, ex-Trump trade adviser, released from prison
- New York City councilwoman arrested for allegedly biting officer during protest, police say
- Massachusetts lawmakers reach compromise deal on gun bill
- Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around
- Halsey and Victorious Actor Avan Jogia Spark Engagement Rumors
Ranking
- Crews battle 'rapid spread' conditions against Jennings Creek fire in Northeast
- Emma Stone and Travis Kelce Are the Favourite Fans at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Germany
- Home Elusive Home: Low-income Lincoln renters often turned away
- Who are the celebrities at the RNC? Meet Savannah Chrisley, Amber Rose and more stars
- Katherine Schwarzenegger Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 3 With Chris Pratt
- Tinx Convinced Me That Prime Day Should Replace New Year’s Resolutions and She Shares Her Top Deals
- A Georgia death row inmate says a prosecutor hid a plea deal with a key witness, tainting his trial
- Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence
Recommendation
-
Natural gas flares sparked 2 wildfires in North Dakota, state agency says
-
Six nights in 1984 at Pauley Pavilion where US gymnasts won crowds of fans and Olympic glory
-
The body of a man who rescued his son is found in a West Virginia lake
-
MLB's 2024 All-Star Game uniforms got ridiculed again. Does online hate even matter?
-
Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake
-
Multiple failures, multiple investigations: Unraveling the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
-
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
-
Not Sure How To Clean a Dishwasher or Washing Machine? These Pods Are on Sale for $13 & Last a Whole Year