James Earl Jones, the famous actor known for his deep, powerful voice as Darth Vader in *Star Wars* and Mufasa in *The Lion King*, has died at 93.
Jones was considered one of the greatest actors of his time, with a career that covered everything from Shakespeare plays to major Hollywood movies. He was one of the few actors to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, showing his incredible talent.
His death was reported by *Deadline*, through his representatives at Independent Artist Group.
James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, and grew up with his grandparents in Dublin, Michigan. Despite becoming one of the most famous voices in the world, he struggled with a stutter as a child.
“I couldn’t talk,” Jones shared in a 1996 interview. “My first year of school, I didn’t speak, and this continued until high school.” A teacher helped him overcome his stutter by encouraging him to read poetry out loud.
After serving in the US Army during the Korean War, Jones decided to follow his passion for acting. He studied at the American Theatre Wing, supporting himself by working as a janitor. By the 1960s, he was recognized as one of the great Shakespearean actors of his time, playing famous roles like Othello and King Lear. He also made his film debut in the 1964 Stanley Kubrick movie *Dr. Strangelove*, playing Lt. Lothar Zogg.
In 1967, James Earl Jones played a boxer in *The Great White Hope*, a role that earned him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He later played the same role in the 1970 movie version and received his first Oscar nomination for it.
While he had many great acting roles, Jones became most famous for one where he didn’t even appear on screen: the voice of Darth Vader in *Star Wars*. Though another actor, David Prowse, wore the costume, Jones provided the deep, powerful voice that made Darth Vader one of the most unforgettable characters in movie history.
James Earl Jones initially chose not to be credited for his role as Darth Vader, but it has become one of his most famous performances. He continued to voice Vader for many years, including in the sequels *The Empire Strikes Back* and *Return of the Jedi*, the prequel *Revenge of the Sith*, and the spin-off *Rogue One*. In 2022, Jones retired from voicing Vader but agreed to let his voice be used in future projects through artificial intelligence and old recordings.
Jones also voiced another beloved character, Mufasa, in Disney’s 1994 film *The Lion King*. He returned to voice Mufasa again in the 2019 remake.
In the 1980s and 1990s, James Earl Jones appeared in many popular movies like *Conan the Barbarian*, *Coming to America*, *Field of Dreams*, *The Hunt for Red October*, *Patriot Games*, and *The Sandlot*. He also won his second Tony Award for his role in the original production of August Wilson’s play *Fences*.
Jones received eight Emmy Award nominations for his TV work and won twice in 1991: once for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for *Heat Wave*, and once for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for *Gabriel’s Fire*.
He also kept performing on Broadway, starring in revivals of plays such as *On Golden Pond*, *Cat on a Hot Tin Roof*, *Driving Miss Daisy*, *The Best Man*, and *You Can’t Take It With You* over the past 20 years.
James Earl Jones received many awards and honors during his impressive career. In 2011, he was given an Honorary Academy Award, joining a special group of people who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, known as “EGOT.” In 2022, Broadway’s Cort Theatre was renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in his honor.
Rest in peace to the legendary James Earl Jones, one of the greatest actors of our time. Please share this story to remember him.
YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO TAYLOR SWIFT – DRESS MISHAP EXPOSES “GRANNY PANTIES”!
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest music stars right now. She can attract a lot of fans to her concerts. She’s like Elvis and The Beatles in popularity.
But even Taylor Swift can have wardrobe malfunctions, according to reports.
Last weekend, the 34-year-old singer was in Stockholm for three sold-out shows. Around 150,000 to 200,000 people came to see her, some traveling from the US.
Swift’s concerts in Stockholm got great reviews, adding to the excitement of her Eras Tour.
But on the third night, there was a moment where Swift had a small wardrobe malfunction in front of everyone.
Reports say that Taylor Swift had a wardrobe malfunction. Her blue dress opened up as she was about to sit at the piano. It showed her gold bralette and sparkly black shorts underneath.
Swift’s wardrobe malfunction quickly made its way to TikTok, where some people were ready to criticize her.
One person on Facebook said, “Her shorts look like a diaper. So unflattering.”
Another person on Instagram commented, “Those look like granny panties…..look good on her 😂.”
Someone else even speculated if Swift was pregnant, saying, “Hmm..🤔 looking kind of round on the lower abdomen. Is she trying to tell us something?”
Another person thought the wardrobe malfunction was intentional.
Unfortunately, some people were really harsh. One said, “Well she is used to taking her clothes off soo.”
And someone else called her a “hot mess.”
But these criticisms are not fair. Taylor Swift is still a successful artist, despite what these people say. It’s sad that some people want to bring her down.
Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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