James Earl Jones, the distinguished and prolific actor in films, TV and theater known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” has died.
“Will you guys pipe down?”
This is CNN.
I didn’t realize he was that old. In my mind, he was one of those figures that was stuck in time, perpetually middle-aged.
It’s sad that he’s gone, but he’s lucky to have lived such a long life.
Doesn’t feel like it but everyone gets older all the time. I’m always worried about a headline like this for Morgan Freeman. I was blown away finding out Donald Sutherland was born in 1935 when he passed earlier this year.
I was watching a video a few weeks back in where he talked about being paid only 7k to do Vader’s voice in the original, but to him that was a huge score cause it was only for 2.5 hours of voice work. Insane that it became the most iconic villain voice ever
Well this sucks. RIP
Heading into the cornfield.
His work made my life better.
Mark Hamil posted “He will be greatly missed. #RIP Dad”
Is it actually true he did all his lines for the first Star Wars in 2 hours? And got paid about nothing?
About $7000 for a voiceover. For a film that even Lucas wasn’t sure would get traction.
And he declined a credit, saying that his role in the making of the film was insignificant (next to the power of the dark side).
RIP Lt. Zogg
Seemed like a decent dude too. Never heard anything negative about him which is rare nowadays. He’ll be missed. RIP
Anyone loved by Levar Burton and Mark Hamill…
The force was strong with him. RIP
I knew this day would come but nonetheless I was not prepared for it…
The king is dead. 😥
