American Actor, James Earl Jones dies aged 93

American Actor James Earl Jones, known around the world for being the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died at the age of 93.

He also voiced Mufasa in Disney’s 1994 film The Lion King alongside starring in many other memorable films such as Field of Dreams, Coming to America and Great White Hope.

During his career, he won a host of awards including Emmys, Tony Awards, a Grammy and he was given an honorary Oscar.

On Monday, his long time agent Barry McPherson confirmed the veteran actor had died.

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Hollywood stars are among those who have paid tribute, including Stars Wars actor Mark Hamill, who portrayed Luke Skywalker, writing on social media “#RIP dad” with a broken heart emoji.

Jones was already an award-winning star of stage and screen when the original Star Wars movie was being developed by George Lucas in the 1970s.

The actor demonstrated his versatility in everything from Shakespearean epics to television dramas and comedies.

He played memorable film roles including reclusive writer Terence Mann in 1989’s Field Of Dreams and a South African minister in Cry, The Beloved Country.

In 2005, the veteran star reprised Vader for Revenge Of The Sith and he returned to the role nine years later in the first episode of Star Wars Rebels, and in 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.