Celeb Reaction To James Earl Jones' Passing

[@reigna963]

Now this is personal so here goes! Mr. Jones visited my acting class at Henry St. Settlement, NYC back in the day. This exquisite exceptional gentleman of a talent just sat in the back and acted like he wasn't noticed. At the end of the class and our respective scenes, he turned to me and said 'you have a great voice, please use it'. Imagine what I felt hearing that from James Earl Jones. Unbelievably, I remembered that just yesterday after I heard the news of his passing. Thank you Mr. Jones! Take your bow! Rest in Peace! Thank you for this vid Graeme, well done!

[@TheReddg71]

WOW! Now that! Is a compliment of the Most Highest Honor! BRAVO TO YOU! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@reigna963]

@@TheReddg71 Thank you for your words! He was so kind and humble! Haven't stopped thinking of that quiet solid genius since his passing.

[@TheReddg71]

@@reigna963 you're absolutely welcome! 🫡🫡🫡

[@MaryJohnson-ik8xb]

That gave me chills. WHAT AN HONOR AND A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY ❤❤

[@davidwalter2002]

I had the pleasure and privilege of seeing Mr. Jones play Othello on Broadway in 1982, with Christopher Plummer as Iago. Two great actors bringing Shakespeare to new heights. His performance was so compelling, that when Othello begins strangling his wife, I actually had to restrain myself from yelling, "NO!!" He had a presence on film and stage that was as large as his majestic voice. We have lost a giant that deigned to walk among us.

[@savioryeo9344]

One of the best actors to ever live rip in peace James earl Jones

[@thejustinjustin1233]

Jones had the best voice in the industry. His voice could go from menacing to kind and enduring to menacing and terrifying. He truly brought every character to life and I’m so thankful for him.

[@Ron71997]

The voice, so clear and powerful...just gives you chills when you hear... " I am your father "... a real Legend. Rest well.

[@tylerhaunted]

I got to meet him at a book signing back in 2006. Hes such a humble human and kind to everyone. May the force be with you

[@viviannaallen7316]

We will ALWAYS remember you and your BEAUTIFUL voice❤❤ You will ALWAYS be a legend.❤❤ Rest in peace, Mr Jones 😢

[@DrJekyll38]

He never was, nor ever will be, just another name in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. 9>)

[@rhondawilson2494]

He was truly, undoubtedly, and absolutely, one of the best. Mr. James Earl Jones. Rest in sweet heavenly peace. Thank you Graeme ONeil. This was beautiful ❤️😇🌹

[@ThelmaGriffin-r2l]

This is the best tribute Ive seen showing all James Earl Jones Amazing acting skills That voice was so Royal straight from Mississippi

[@collegebro85]

As a 80’s/90’s kid, this man was the voice and face of my generation from Star Wars Episode VI to Coming to America to Lion King to Sandlot to Field of Dreams and so many other amazing films, and above all else exemplified what it meant to be an actor!!! 💔

[@rosemarybelore6622]

I always loved this man’s voice and thought he must be an amazing person. He was in every movie I saw and heard him in. Rest in peace 🙏🏼

[@CindySeifen]

Because this man is a legend, i felt it when the news came unless your not born here you wouldn't understand James Earl Jones was a National Treasure and will be greatly miss RIP 🌠🕊️

[@matthewparker8607]

When Darth Vader told Luke Skywalker "I am your father!" This is one great talent of James Earl Jones that gives me chills to this day

[@kevinducharme1263]

thank you for this, Graeme. anyone who has seen any of his work will always have their favorite memories of him.

[@DrJekyll38]

I hope Disney dedicates their Lion King origin story "Mufasa" to his memory. Can't imagine a more fitting tribute.

[@sbarrow06]

I SECOND THAT!!!

[@Churchgirl104]

I third it

[@orianeasmore8941]

I Fourth that!!!

[@Aletta87]

They'd better or else I get the feeling that there's going to be a riot

[@tascrphs]

I cement that!!

[@paulbarnhart210]

What a amazing man and actor. May he RIP

[@ChoolweZulu]

There will never be another Mufasa ❤❤❤ RIP J.E.J

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

Mark made me cry, “RIP Dad.” My dad has been gone for seven years

[@DLee756]

Wonderful video, Graeme. Super tribute💙

[@JohnKeating-sy9kx]

Iconic James Earl Jones ,man, that epic voice ,when I would read to my kids .i would love have sounded like you man. God blessed you. He will bless you again. MAN!

[@josephhenderson5800]

Rest In Power James Earl Jones May The Force Be With You - Always

[@ClockWithoutNumbers]

Is there anybody else here that when they heard the news "No... That's not true... That's impossible!" when they first heard the news?

[@ericabarrett8614]

That was absolutely beautiful.😢

[@SpringsterR-317]

Even though he was pretty old, he was still gone too soon. Rest in Peace, James. We'll miss you a lot.

[@bradfordruhle]

He was a wonderful actor,. I loved hearing his voice, and enjoyed the movies he did where he was there in person. I was a fan of his character in the Jack Ryan movies, as well as Field of Dreams,

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To a Great Actor James Earl Jones You Will Be Missed 😢

[@k.thomaz3339]

Claudine is the first movie I've ever seen with James Earl Jones ❤️🙏🏽

[@tascrphs]

Yep.. one of my first as well. I think we can say with 100% certainty, just about ANY film James Earl Jones was in will be forever memorialized as a classic.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I think it’s weirdly beautiful that the last character he voiced before he died was Darth Vader

[@tascrphs]

Wow!! What a tribute Graeme. I'm a 60's hardscrabble guy, but you put a trickle of tears in my eyes. He was indeed the Lion King. Larger in life, and now even larger in spirit. It pains me that someday i'll have to sit with my sweetheart daughter and have the same story Mufasa gave his son.

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

What an incredible talent! Only clip missing for me was from "Coming To America". JEJ 👑 as the king was iconic in that.

[@JohnSanJuan-zp1ed]

Respect this Gentleman I never forget!

[@jacklong1290]

We might have lost a great actor, but heaven has gained a Lion King and redeemed Jedi. ❤😢🦁

[@bradfordruhle]

Don't forget Admiral Greer, who dies of cancer in CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER

[@HopeBrown-j6l]

A heavenly voice.🎉

[@issiewizzie]

Nicely put

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

One of the greatest actors. Legend. Rest In Peace, James. Going g to miss you in the movies. Going to watch Field of Dreams tonight.

[@Thinkythinkerton]

Unique voice And even more unique man.

[@NipItInTheBud100]

The Lion King (both movies) will always go down as my favorite roll of his! That voice gave such weight to that character and to the movie as a whole! You will be missed!!

[@ginnybaker7788]

Mr Jones was a regular customer at our family store. He was every bit as sweet, sincere and humble as you could have imagined. He will be so greatly missed by those who knew him.

[@RobertLanard]

Wow. Thank you.

[@Michael-gu5kl]

James Earl Jones is the GOAT of all GOATS!

[@N.G.S._01]

What made him even MORE Special, he was perfect for spreading the Lord’s word.🙏🏻🕊️

[@gypsyroadhog]

What a man….what a voice…people will come…R.I.P 😢

[@jamesjohnson7905]

God wanted his voice back

[@thomashumphrey48]

Rest in Peace James 😢

[@dineochaka309]

Thanks Graeme ONeil for showcasing the work of late Mr James Earl Jones. Regards Dineo Jeanette Chaka Kutumela ZA

[@Julie-io3zb]

RIP SIR I MET HIM AT MY JOB AT A BROOKLYN PHARMACY EVERY TIME HE CAME IN WAS ALWAYS A NICE PERSON

[@kailageorge2810]

An avid Fan, he brought a new level of meaning to all his characters, and his voice gave you a level of wonder as you listened to each story he told RIP Mr James Earl Jones...Respect...😪😪😪

[@JamesImes-i7g]

God bless you and your loved ones during this time. Loved his talent and humanity!😢

[@delightonailende620]

A voice that commands respect, fear and admiration all at once. He'll be greatly missed

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I’ve only seen two movies with his voice (weirdly not him actually) The Lion King and Star Wars. Two completely different father characters and he perfected them both. He had the definition of a powerful, booming voice. He commanded so much power when he spoke you just HAD to listen to whatever he said. He truly was so good at what he did. R. I. P. To an amazing legend ❤️

[@dukeravenshadow5532]

Him and Robert Duvall in “Family” was awesome! Great movie!

[@camillep3631]

I can't believe you didn't include his HILARIOUS guest spot on Big Bang Theory, he was comedy gold!!

[@susancornell4448]

james was an amazing man, he will never be forgotten

[@mercuryman1250]

This man will be missed. Great voice actor and actor. I was named after him

[@laurastewart1964]

Rest in peace we love you and are missed sending love and prayers 😢❤❤❤❤

[@hcareoptions]

One of the BEST voices in Hollywood, you will be missed Sir Rest in Paradise

[@stevenshropshire5819]

James Earl Jones aka Anakin is now in Heaven with Carrie Fisher, Leia.

[@luisalbertonietoduarte6589]

Descanse En Paz Gran Actor James Earl Jones. Vivirá Inmortal en sus Películas. Entrevistas. Doblaje. Extraordinario Actor. Pensé hace meses que fallecería.

[@paulmasella1616]

He was a truly class act!

[@errittsmith4536]

James Earl Jones is one of favorite voice actors he will be missed not only by his fans and family he will be remembered by his wonderful Darth Vader and Muffasa May he rest in peace with the Lord and remember that when we look at the stars we see him there to guide us God Bless and Rest in Peace James Earl Jones

[@ashleydunham6957]

they show the Mufasa scenes, and I just bawl. Ugggh!

[@jefffan171]

1:08 His tremendous voice will go on in Star Wars and perhaps other Lion King projects. As his last performance as Darth Vader was in 2017's Rogue One as the voice used in Obi-Wan is a digital AI performance after selling Disney the rights to use his voice likeness

[@Hollergirlohio]

Voices: orson wells, vincent price, laurence olivier, and james earl jones. Rip

[@megaben99]

if there was any movie with James Earl Jones in it it has got to be Field of Dreams as it was and still is very great and inspiring movie and James Earl Jones was and still is great in that movie. Rest In Peace James, i and others will miss you.

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

For sure if I was on stuff like instagram, twitter or facebook which I am not I would post a thing that says” Thanks for being part of my childhood and I will always remember you as the voice of one of my favorite villains growing up Darth Vader and I will also remember you as the second best father in the world and that father was Mufasa and when and if I have a family of my own I will share with them the memories that I had of listening to your amazing voice in great, Legendary and wonderful roles like the one and only evil Darth Vader and the magnificent, gentle and brave Mufasa and I will always remember you until i have myself completed the circle of life”.

[@victors8465]

I would say that the late Alan Rickman also possessed such a talent. To have a voice that was instantly recognizable, one that defined the actor and the roles that they played - It's a truly rare thing. Unfortunately both are now gone. But their gifts to the cinema-going world live on.

[@JohannaLeigh]

Of course I'm most familiar with Mr. Jones because of Darth Vader, but he has given life to so many other characters. He was even willing to have fun by letting himself be 'directed' by Sean Hayes's character on Will and Grace. Love Mark Hamill's tweet; R.I.P. 'DAD'. 🥰

[@dineochaka309]

Thanks again always. Regards Dineo J Chaka Kutuemla with Thato Mpho Jamilla Kutumela and Tebogo Mpholo Kuutmela

[@michaeljanis879]

The greatest voice of the galaxy.

[@OneRedKansan55]

sweet memorial

[@FoamyTv2023]

He was in one of my favorite martial arts movies Best Of The Best

[@TheFlyWahine]

A legend have died.

[@zvimur]

3:24 for those who want to see him fully search: King Lear 1974. 3 years before Vader.

[@elfhighmage8240]

They should have allowed JEJ to be the voice of Aslan.

[@GODi76667]

1st it was Kevin Conroy and now James Earl Jones😢😭😔🪦🙏⚰️🕊

[@batfink5961]

The only other voice that stands out with his is John Facenda of NFL Films. Rest in Piece Mr. James Earl Jones.

[@shep9231]

James Earl Jones was the GOAT. He was a legend. Thats how I'll remember him and what I will say when others ask of me who he was.

[@ZATennisFan]

One of his best roles was in "Gardens of Stone"

[@AngelicaYogalove]

EU AMEI QUANDO ELE FEZ O PAI DO EDDIE MURPHY EM UM PRÍNCIPE EM NOVA YORK ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jungoguy]

He was a king.

[@darryldrayton1968]

RIP James

[@lisawilliams6423]

LEGEND from Claudine to The Lion King-His presence will be missed. Rest In Peace.

[@bryanthernandez9769]

You do realize the voice in Kenobi it’s not really him it’s an ai voice read the credits it’s literally there AI voice

[@GraemeONeil]

Yes, I just learned that from a comment above. On James' IMDB filmography, the Obi-Wan Kenobi credit is listed as any other voice acting credit, so I had no reason to think it was anything out of the ordinary. I'm actually surprised that he didn't record that, since it was like at least 2 years before his passing.

[@tonyahines4554]

Legends never die.

[@aliciagarrett1254]

Claudine one of his greats I love that movie all about love and struggle 💝❤💯

[@hopegalaxy]

Where's Matthew Broderick?

[@orianeasmore8941]

Gpod question😢

[@DukeSlystalker]

Rumor has it that George Lucas considered Orson Wells, but he decided against it because his voice was way too recognizable. Jones was lesser known to as wide of an audience. There's also a rumor that Orson Wells was considered for the Twilight Zone narrating, but negotiations fell apart as Rod Serling was far less expensive. Iconic replacements for Wells!

[@loversLorraine]

What about Best of the best 1989

[@toniprice6110]

I miss you dearly ❤

[@KennedyMusicTheories]

Legend!

[@Yankeez1963]

And let's not forget him singing the original Mr. Grinch song ! ..." You're a mean one ... Mr. Grinch. " My childhood favorite.

[@GraemeONeil]

That was actually Thurl Ravenscroft who sang that.

[@Jon-pj7pu]

😢😢😢😢😢 The Great One

[@Adam-oy4ix]

He was a hell of a lot more than just the voice of Vader. Terrific actor.

[@maxbriceno4004]

Rest In Peace Mr. Jones.

[@olusegun.b.olofin5278]

Another movie that James Earl Jones did even though its almost forgtten is The best of the Best where he was the cosch of Philip Rhee and Eric

[@j6810]

Best Villain voice of all time RIP Darth Vader

[@ImAFatNerd90]

His performance in Kenobi was technically AI.

[@fransnyder6592]

James earl jones was more than a voice

[@jayizquierdo9534]

first time watching his work was on conan the barbarian

[@citizenVader]

Asexual reproduction 😂 his character in a garden of stone, is still my favourite master sergeant in the history of movies. What a loss, but what a joy seeing him perform.

[@Huntress59]

He should have been nominated for field of dreams. RIP