Actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

[@SN-sz7kw]

This headline is a gut punch. It is said one of the hardest parts of aging is watching our heroes die. What a loss. 💔💔💔

[@LindaBalkin-h8j]

That is actually how I felt as well.

[@animadinoheartssecondchann9891]

i am so sad my heart breaks knowing we lost a great and wonderful actor we will always remember him rest in piece our beloved actor

[@rosemarie20]

Indeed, I felt it when I read that headline, too.

[@derrickwhite4]

more like a sucker punch

[@victorpradha9946]

One of his great unsung performances was in Gardens of Stone. Incredible performance.

[@shoWbitz]

"This Is CNN!" "No.. I Am Your Father!" "Everything The Light Touches Is Our Kingdom" The sound of my childhood. RIP ❤️🙏

[@bxpress6507]

"MY SON WORKS!!??"😊 What a legend..I watched CNN alot in 80s when was a kid..I remember when I first heard "this is cnn"..knew exactly who said it😊 I'm at a loss to explain really except to say he was part of mine and all of your lives too❤

[@jennybeard6341]

“Ponder this on the tree of woe”

[@MsRoniNikol]

😢 … the memories 🙏🏽❤

[@gettinItBACK]

"Let them wait!"

[@macm2373]

Same!💔

[@yinkabodegeorge]

One of the greatest voices of our time. You will be forever missed. RIP

[@DonnaFreeney-e5q]

❤

[@marlenepollard4982]

Who Can Forgot The Voice. Mr.Jones Was The Voice. Farewell Sir James Earl Jones 😢

[@johnmuench2787]

He WAS the voice of our time.

[@professorsuggondeesnutz]

"LUKE YOU ARE MY SON"!!! nuffsed

[@QuanPookie]

He was clearly more than just a voice.

[@cidchocobo6691]

This man touched six generations. He will be missed by nerds, geeks, for a long, long time. RIP Mr. Jones. I'm surprised that they didn't mention Thulsa Doom in Conan.

[@carnage0685]

That would be like if they mentioned him voicing Lavan in My Little Pony lol

[@edwardleonetti2492]

Also the voice of the Loc-Nar in Heavy Metal as well

[@carlson2012abqb]

Life is not fair. His role as Mufasa touched me as a kid and now as an adult. Your legacy will live on. An honor to have witnessed your greatness sir.

[@jctell1014]

Life is not fair?

[@Worthy_of_Movement]

Tell me why😢

[@kbreezy1581]

Not fair? He to a very respectable 93 years of age and died an EGOT winning Hollywood icon. It was simply his time

[@rburke4042]

James Earl Jones has a voice that will never be duplicated and never replicated.

[@YodatheHobbit]

It literally already got replicated with AI in Obi-Wan Kenobi before he died.

[@MisterUnknown707]

​@@YodatheHobbitTo be fair, he did approve of it.

[@billj4137]

When he was a spokesperson for Verizon he came into my sisters call center who worked at Verizon. He sat at a desk and started taking calls. He said thank you for calling Verizon this is James Earl Jones how can I help you. I think most if not all hung up on him. He not only a great voice, but a sense of humor.

[@rburke4042]

@@YodatheHobbithope his family gets paid from it.

[@legitbeans9078]

@@rburke4042 You can't copyright a voice. They'll get SFA

[@ronald33313]

Not only was James Earl Jones a great actor, he was one of the best narrators of our time RIP🙏🏿

[@imee8825]

Yes indeed.

[@BAEYBE]

Facts rest easy legend

[@chermainebigby5238]

He sure was😊R.i.p James Earl Jones I loved him in this 1974 classic Claudine

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜☄️🌌🔥

[@RippieFarmer]

Not sure why this keeps getting left out of his life story, but... He didn't just dream of being an Army officer, he became one. He was conscripted into the US Army shortly after the Korea Conflict wound down. He attended and completed Ranger School. He attained the rank of 1st Lt before his discharge. Thank you, Sir, for your service and for decades of iconic and inspiring performances. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

[@issakleonard1]

Because they don't know him or love him...

[@JohnathanSmith-u1m]

Salute and thank you Brotha James

[@PoyoLoko69]

This makes me ache in my heart

[@bobheck8326]

Very cool. Thanks. 🌈

[@gloriatr604]

That explains his demeanor and carriage. Thanks for sharing that part of his story.

[@britturk123]

His brilliant acting and booming voice will be missed. Rest in eternal peace James Earl Jones.

[@erikacruz4609]

I love his majestic voice. I agree Barry White and James Earl Jones have voices that will never be replicated. R.I.H. James Earl Jones.

[@SimpleJars]

I believe you mean R.I.P. James Earl Jones.

[@greeneyes0078]

2 voices (James Earl Jones and Barry White) will never be forgotten. They are in a class of their own. God Bless.

[@bigh7972]

Morgan Freeman must be included in the conversation due to his accomplishments.

[@alexandramoyer8785]

@@bigh7972he’s not dead yet though.

[@theonetrueking587]

Paul Winfield had a very distinctive voice also, city confidential wasn’t the same after he passed, his voice was perfect for that show

[@_HMCB_]

@@theonetrueking587thanks for reminding me. You are so right.

[@OnyanaRosa]

The voice of Don Lafontaine won’t be forgotten as well. He was the voice of my childhood as he did all of the movie trailers in the 90s and early 2000s. May he, James Earl Jones, and all the other voice greats rest in peace.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

The most prolific voice actor I've ever seen A true legend......RIP

[@georgem2334]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones, you will not be forgotten.

[@td.2840]

Not just for black performers, but he was a great actor in film and theater, both black and white. That was a great man!

[@iyanubanks100]

I just can’t believe it. He was such an amazing actor that made our childhoods so amazing. I absolutely loved him in “Coming to America”, “Lion King”, and many more masterpieces. He will be missed. RIP💔🕊️

[@Bladestar7]

A Regal Black King with a Voice that commands Presence. Rest in Power, Sir.

[@Pyramanager]

As Idris Elba said, he doesn’t want to be known as a great black actor. Just as a great actor. Nobody cares that he was black

[@lisear2926]

@Bladestar7 Absolute Truth.

[@chiefinspector6895]

He was a great mixed actor. That's what made his voice so distinctive.

[@mojoe6396]

@@chiefinspector6895 facts

[@jamieson88]

@@chiefinspector6895😂😂😂Now you say mixed. Look into the law of the land for the majority of his lifetime. He was considered colored negro black. We all have European blood in us (the very definition of African American is 65-70% African heritage and 20-40% European lineage)…nevertheless, we’re just referred to as black. Both of his parents were negro. Therefore, he was a negro.

[@BobbiFarren]

Thank you, James, for decades of joy and wonder. We will miss you.

[@ReneeBraxton]

Decades is right. 😊

[@reilorenzo]

93 is a hell of a run. Most of us won't make it that far... RIP 🙏🏽

[@vordt4139]

70% of us will not.

[@luisdaniel7027]

💯

[@hernantuquero5969]

Hell ya, considering he’s was a diabetic.

[@indridcold8433]

Probably only about 10% will make it to 93. But with the way things are going, I do not want to make it past 65 years of age. I am 53 years of age now.

[@sshoegirl30004]

I will! ❤

[@bryanfews5295]

Iconic doesn't do him justice ,he has been a role model for many, including myself for decades ! RIP 🙏 SIR.

[@moshodi100]

He didn't just act as a navy and arm officer. He was one in real life. He was conscripted into the US Army shortly after the Korea Conflict wound down. He attended and completed Ranger School. He attained the rank of 1st Lt before his discharge. Thank you, Sir, for your service and for decades of iconic and inspiring performances. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

[@Himmiefan]

He's now one with the Force.

[@thebigjoker0728]

The force is with him....

[@randythompson2681]

He is the force, and will remain the force

[@roxanneb6208]

Truly…

[@SuzeQKnits4997]

Absolutely....😥

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

And a part of the circle of life

[@datsapaddlin]

Rest easy greatest voice in all of Hollywood

[@afridgetoofar1818]

He and Freeman.

[@siblingschannelyah9909]

2nd

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

Gilbert gottfried and bobcat goldthwait have the greatest voices in Hollywood history 😂

[@mojoe6396]

This just hurts. James lived a legendary life. He will never be forgotten.

[@dacksonflux]

He lived a long life and gave us some of the most beautiful performances.

[@kimberley-xu8ff]

My favorite role was in Field Of Dreams. Deepest condolences to your family, friends and fans. RIP Sir,you will be missed. Love and Prayers from Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏✝️🕊

[@generalsagmandia8239]

"He was an E.G.O.T., a rare actor to have an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony." This man was a legendary actor who used his charisma and gravitas to ascend to the top of Hollywood performers. He will be sorely missed. RIP Mr. Jones. ❤🙌🏾

[@valeriereed5401]

This man was acting royalty. His presence on stage and screen can't be touched. RIP 🙏

[@TheStuport]

Mr. Jones said perfectly when saying "death is okay, it happens to all of us"! I have always felt that way too. Yes, his living presence will absolutely be missed but we were the lucky ones to be able to share the air with him. I'm very grateful he left a huge positive impression on me! God's Speed Mr. Jones in your next journey! 🙏

[@sadiedetoles4235]

James Earl Jones was the voice of my life time. I listened to his voice as a little girl growing up in West Africa now living in the US as an adult. He was so diverse in what his could do. He was a gift to the world! RIP🙏🏽

[@corbelius6]

Rest in Power King James. Thank you for all that you have given us.

[@ThatSchmoGuy]

Rest in power Mr. Jones. Your legacy will live on for generations to come

[@craigfoye6674]

“This Is CNN!” - James Earl Jones

[@DeviantDork]

I said it too. Least you forget

[@LethalSaliva]

"The world's news network."

[@AnhNguyen-hn9vj]

lol. he is a classic. lol

[@lennarthagen8730]

Fox news?

[@stelle_81]

May this absolute legend rest in peace. He will never be forgotten.

[@shrekipep1]

"Claudine" was the first movie where I was introduced to "James Earl Jones"..... Great Actor!!

[@arienfox]

I was too; He and Diahnn Carroll were great in that movie.

[@michelleclarke1022]

I love that movie with all them kids 😊😊

[@akinthevalley4874]

Had the pleasure of meeting him once when he was asked to do the stage voiceover for a monologue written by one of the students in my 6th grade English class at the Bardavon theater (in Poughkeepsie, NY). The whole class met him for our planned stage performance showcasing various poems/monologues written by individual students in our class. The one he was asked to do was about a boy's tough relationship with his dad. He took on this role with sincere interest and compassion. I found him to be a down to earth and gracious man with the signature voice he's known for. RIP to the accomplished and legendary actor with the iconic voice🙏🏾🕊️. He needs no introduction 🌄.

[@Christina-Claire]

When a person dies we lose a library. This time we lose the voice of generations. ❤

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Beautifully put.

[@bracita15]

That’s very profound

[@learhaynes1002]

Facts

[@militarypsychologist7255]

Stealing Dave Chappelle’s lines😀

[@readytogo6569]

Well-said. Should be in James' obituary.

[@shirleyf146]

He touched so many generations with iconic roles, his positive activision and that incredible voice. RIP James Earl Jones. 🙏🏾

[@kittjonge]

This is James Earl Jones! Rest well and rest in power James Earl Jones

[@elizabethcasas7268]

He was. Part of our family and everyone's family There will be no other actor like Him phenomenal, Gentleman. Thank you Mr. Earl Jones. You are in my heart❤ and prayers🙏

[@hairandscents]

RIP Mr. Jones 😢a GOAT in Hollywood. I still remember his Bell Atlantic 🔔 phone commercials.

[@rashadjames8996]

He lived a long, fulfilled life, giving us so many iconic characters, Vader, Thulsa Doom, King Joffey Joffar, Mufasa etc... Rest in Power

[@Lulu5771]

I am so saddened by this loss. He was a giant and will be so very missed ❤ Peace and Love to his family and loved ones.

[@berthabridges3483]

"One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart ❤️ that you can't utter." ~ James Earl Jones (1931-2024), an American actor born in Arkabutla, Mississippi and he had a stutter, which he overcame to become a giant in the field of acting. He enriched all of our lives with his gifts.

[@rufusleaking3934]

May he pass on too his field of dreams RIP James.

[@shaunaodiea6184]

When you are a King amongst men, a treasured gem, an EGOT, a staple in the lives of millions around the world, the voice like no other, you are James Earl Jones. The Kingdom thanks you…Much love and respect!!! 🙏🏾🤴🏿🎬🎭🖤🏆🎤😇🕊️🙏🏾 RIP King!

[@glendanielson9006]

Gone But Never EVER Forgotten!! 🌹 ♥ 🌹

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

I saw him on Broadway in The Best Man. His character died off stage during the intermission. The audience gasped at his loss, so powerful was his presence on stage. Truly a magnificent actor, and another massive loss. I feel so lucky I saw him live.

[@saundrafoster8768]

I met Mr. Jones in 1972, he came into Chase Manhattan Bank where I was a bank teller. He was such a charming Gentlemen, smiling, and greeting me, I recognized him right away I think it was his voice❤

[@daringachne4364]

I'm 30 years old and this brings me to tears I remember him most for the lion king and the sandlot 😢😢

[@bendavis6722]

same sorry for any misspells or mistakes in spelling or getting off topic I saw the original star wars movies way back when sorry for that.

[@phyllisknox4528]

​@@bendavis6722It's fine I saw the original also 🎉 Great actor He will be missed.

[@tonyahogan3673]

He over came his stutter and so much more. I loved him as an actor. Rest Peacefully 🙏🏽❣️

[@veronicaclark3174]

I really hate it when these reporters are trying to tell someones story and does not give the individual all of their flowers 💐 💐💐 93 years old is a very long time for many of us🙏🏿🙏🏿😇😇 and to be in the business. RIP Mr. James Earl Jones🙏🏿😇

[@brendag5263]

I was 7 years old when I first saw Star Wars and heard his voice. He literally had one of the most epic and memorable voices out there. Such strength and commands your attention. RIP James Earl Jones ❤

[@barbarafield4520]

We will miss you. Thank you for all you gave us.

[@bettygann4628]

AWESOME GENTLEMAN..

[@ReneeBraxton]

Yes. Thank you, sir. 😊

[@ZZSmithReal]

I saw him on Broadway in Fences. And I considered it a very special opportunity to see him on the stage in person. A giant. RIP

[@kathleenscullion8348]

Me,too.

[@kimgregory2781]

Wish I could have seen that.

[@Tawny7]

Yessss. Fences with Mary Alice! I remember my mom and step-dad going to see that on Broadway! They said his performance was A1!

[@GA-ik6pi]

No one can replicate his deep profound and impactful style. His voice will forever be one that EVERYONE remembers. Dearth Vadar and Mufasa. There’s no other voice like his. Rest in power sir❤

[@LetsTalk649]

I will never forget that beautiful voice.

[@benitahorn8818]

A man of distinction and elegance. Rest in power to the honorable James Earl Jones

[@KadeemG61]

What a legendary career. 93 years old. Wow, he lived that long. Rest In Peace, James Earl Jones. There’s never been an actor that can match Jones’s voice.

[@victoriaboy89]

James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman both have amazing voices. RIP James

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Don't forget Claudine and Bingo Long... I'm 70 blk f a Oakland Ca native and those 2 are my favorite movies...he will never be forgotten. A great actor with a great voice

[@marthom2070]

Yes, Mine too , Why did they neglect to mention, those Beautiful Movies?

[@adlaidunn]

thank you, I will check those out

[@tajcee]

“The sun will set on my time here…” As a kid of the 90s, Mufasa was like my second dad. 🦁✨ RIP, legend.

[@Liam.caliber]

James Earl Jones was an American gem. Rest in peace James. 🇺🇸🫡

[@jk22222sd]

“Simba...let me tell you something that my father told me. Look at the stars. The Great Kings of the Past look down on us from those stars. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you...and so will I.” - May you rest in peace and thank you for your humbling career, James! 😢

[@LethalSaliva]

He's part of the great Circle of Life😢🙏🌹🕊️

[@LethalSaliva]

He is now part of the great Circle of Life😢🙏🌹🕊️

[@Fiat_justitia_ruat_caelum]

Simba! RIP friend and thank you for all u gave us🖤🖤🖤

[@patrickgallimore3062]

James Earl Jones' booming voice and captivating presence, on tv and movie screens, made him a household name and, I dare say, an American national treasure...Before him, I had never seen a black man with blue eyes...His booming barritone voice was as authoritative as it was wonderful...I've watched many of his movies, but, one of my all time faves is his portrayal of King Jaffe Joffer, in "Coming to America" and as Mufasa in "The Lion King" were brilliant...James Earl Jones was acting royalty.

[@angelafoster8273]

A tribute to this icon, he was such a distinguished gentleman he will always be remembered as such RIP!

[@sebastianheidarinassab6089]

he was the voice to so many people's childhoods, he will be missed , RIP.

[@kathysowers]

While I know nobody lives forever, this man ... I'm feeling so sad that it was his time to go. We've lost a national treasure. A voice I've loved my whole life.

[@rossanaglasgow2561]

RIP. One of the GREATEST actors to walk this Earth

[@passionatequeen6125]

Rest In Eternal Peace Mr. Jones! Your Golden Voice touched millions of people in many ways! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! To be absent from the body is to be present with God! Thank you for speaking life into us! WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU KING!!!

[@BePatient888]

Rest in Peace James Earl Jones! You were one of the most recognizable voices in all humanity,. We're all diminished by your passing.

[@jennymacallan9071]

Oh God. I loved him so much, as I know millions did. Even if you couldn't see him, that voice is undeniable. ❤

[@ErinDindoffer]

this is so sad! Going to Michigan Football games will never be the same. I am going to cry when I hear "This is the university of Michigan, where we respect integrity and honor excellence..." He was THE VOICE. He will be mourned by so many. The game Saturday will be somber. God bless his family and everyone close to him.

[@valeriemuscat]

I’m a Michigander and I’m feeling this 😢🙏

[@ErinDindoffer]

@@valeriemuscat I know! I watched the hype video that is played before every game...I cried...but he should be celebrated! "...Students, athletes, and professors achieving at the highest level..."

[@johnodaz1273]

Awesome Actor, most Iconic Voice in Acting, will be Missed but never forgotten. R.I.P James Earl Jones 🙏❤️

[@petelosuaniu]

James Earl Jones is the voice. There is no other voice but his. Godspeed to a true legend and farewell to such a beautiful time in our lives.

[@DM-wk7yr]

His voice was a gift. Goodbye, Lord Vader.

[@elviraguadalupe6325]

❣️

[@RoselandeBazelais-hn5rh]

Mitch McConnell is the real vador.

[@DM-wk7yr]

@@RoselandeBazelais-hn5rh He is a real life Sith Lord. No doubt about that.

[@sanitizerwilson1599]

Do you know the first person to ask to Lord Vader voice was Orson Wells

[@D.Nelson-to1hv]

Omg, my heart just dropped. He will never be forgotten ❤❤❤

[@josereyna8885]

What a loss. His thundering voice will resonate forever!

[@MrBonafide300]

Mr. Jones is legit my TV Grandad, He had God's voice on all movies especially Lion King. "Everything the light touches belongs to us.." R.I.P tripple OG😢

[@audreychatman1591]

Rest in Love, Mr. Jones…. Thanks for sharing your VOICE and its power with us!

[@ZachBeauchamp]

The greatest actor and voice actor of all time. RIP James Earl Jones. You will forever be remembered and missed. 💐😢

[@eddiearmijo6635]

RIP. A Great Actor. Looking foward to the Reruns.

[@ArizonaSquatch]

Rest In Peace. The voice of several generations. Thank you

[@TobinPT]

His voice was iconic! As a Star Wars fan i will miss him a lot! RIP!

[@jikook7457]

Oh no! 😢 I'm so sad to hear this. I loved him in Field of Dreams and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. There will never be a more iconic voice. RIP

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

He is not dead. He has become one with the force and he lives in everybody with his great body of work. Long live the King!

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@gregorycannon2458]

I can't stop crying over this. A true legend...even at 93...taken too soon

[@Wapak95]

On the contrary, he's had a full, meaningful life.

[@JacquiR-iu1ur]

My thanks to James Earl Jones for the many years of enjoyment watching and listening to a master at work!

[@dorothyesked1802]

The movie classic "Claudine" was one of my favorites along with "The Great White Hope" Roots" and "The Vernon Jones Story" along with "The Lion King" My heart is 💔 you gave us so much pleasure sir. R.I.P. James Earl Jones 😢 Missed but never forgotten ❤

[@ritalee1868]

Claudine is my favorite movie of all time💙💙💙

[@stevemammen5595]

A "voice" that will be fondly missed...RIP.

[@bmnbl]

This man voiced a character that created fear and wonder in every man and woman in the 80's and still do with our kids that watches Star Wars with us boomers. Hope he finds peace wherever he goes RIP James Earl Jones

[@jctell1014]

There are only two places one can go after physical death...eternal rest or eternal torment. Faith in Christ is the way to life. Rejection of Christ leads to the other.

[@atljackson445]

True icon. I'm 42...he left lasting memories from my childhood. Rip

[@slv-tv5290]

James Earl Jones was a pioneer for all performers

[@gibbs615]

RIP James Earl Jones. I already had a feeling this was gonna happen soon given how old he was now. I'll miss him so much too😞

[@mariegeorge8865]

I know we can't keep special people like this forever but it seemed we almost could with James Earl Jones.😥

[@MichaelMyers689]

David Prouse, who was just in the suit walking around on the set and now James Earl Jones, the voice actor that gave us one of the most legendary villain characters of Star Wars RIP to both

[@carnage0685]

Prowse. But yeah. The two halves of the whole are finally both gone now

[@MichaelMyers689]

@@carnage0685 at least they’ll be having fun with Darth Vader in heaven

[@lensuber919]

Thank you for the Memories Mr Jones. Rest in peace🙏💔🙏

[@beaniesonna3052]

I remember him from coming to America!! RIP. He lived a great life, he should be celebrated

[@kadesmith3054]

With all the talent in Hollywood, I doubt anyone could play James Earl Jones biopic. He was a hard act to follow ❤

[@Noah-fh4wg]

Thank you for everything, may you rest in peace ❤

[@barbarajackson7834]

Rest in eternal peace Mr. Jones🙏🏽