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James Earl Jones (1931-2024) RIP

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Title:	James Earl Jones (1931-2024) RIP
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Media Type:	Photograph
Art Type:	Photograph
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Views:	312
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Added to Site:	9/9/2024
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�I AM YOUR FATHER!�

One of the most iconic lines ever spoken on film. Sadly, that powerful and instantly recognizable �basso profondo� voice is now no longer with us. James Earl Jones passed away today at the age of 93. In a rather strange coincidence, I just watched him last night as Thulsa Doom in Conan The Barbarian. But of course it�s the ominous voice of Darth Vader for which he will always be known. That signature voice is so synonymous with the character that you almost forget there was actually another actor in that suit. Fairly or unfairly, most of us think of Jones as Darth more so than David Prowse. Of course Jones was more than just a voice. With so many memorable movie roles. Admiral Jim Greer in the Jack Ryan films. King Jaffe Joffer in Coming to America. NSA Director Bernard Abbott in Sneakers. And so many others. Plus, he was a tremendous stage and television actor, winning 3 Tony�s and 3 Emmy�s in his illustrious career (yes, he is an EGOT winner). Obviously if you�re a comic geek or a sci-fi nerd, it�s Darth Vader that you�re thinking about. So somewhere out there, I imagine that Sheldon Cooper is in desperate need of someone to sing �Soft Kitty� to him right now.

My prayers and condolences to Mr. Jones� entire family. May he rest in peace.

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K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/9/2024

First words that popped in my head were "icon" and "gentleman". RIP JEJ.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 9/9/2024

So sad when I heard the news, his impact on pop culture/fandom will be felt forever. RIP

Tim J
Member Since 2021

Posted on 9/9/2024

Hurts my soul seeing so many masters of their craft that mean so much to me pass on. Rest in peace sir, and thanks.

Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013

Posted on 9/10/2024

Just watched Coming to America with my son where Jones played Eddie Murphy's dad..the King. Just an amazing career. He will be missed.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/10/2024

Great loss. A quality guy and fine actor. Sadly, John Cassaday, one of my favorite artists has been reported to have died too.

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/14/2024

Such a beautiful tribute, thank you Eric. I loved everything this great man did, but my favorite moment in his illustrious career was the scene in the Big Bang Theory where Sheldon appears in front of him in a restaurant. With a steely look, James says "Let me guess... you like Star Wars." It seems like Sheldon is about to get a full-on dressing down, but suddenly James beckons him closer, dons a huge smile and says "I like Star Wars too!" Just loved that twist. Then later in the episode he pranks Carrie Fischer, which is priceless. Anyway, he was a gentleman with great joy and even greater talent. We'll miss him.

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