James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones, revered actor and voice of Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dies aged 93

American actor starred in films including The Great White Hope and The Lion King, and won two Tony awards in prolific stage career

Andrew Pulver

Monday 9 September 2024

James Earl Jones, the actor whose beautifully sonorous tones gave voice to Star Wars’ principal villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93.