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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.

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[-] aseriesoftubes@lemmy.world 115 points 1 month ago

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.

[-] LordGimp@lemm.ee 9 points 1 month ago

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.

[-] DmMacniel@feddit.org 86 points 1 month ago

Do not want :(

[-] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 70 points 1 month ago

Recently rewatched "The Hunt For Red October" and even though his role was small, he made a huge impact on that film... as well as anything else he's been in. Sad to hear. He'll be missed.

[-] DmMacniel@feddit.org 30 points 1 month ago

He also returns in the Harrison ford Jack Ryan movies as Admiral Greer. Certainly a good watch as well.

[-] bamboo@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

I guess I never thought about this but are the alec baldwin and harrison ford Jack Ryans the same person? Ben Affleck was assume is a reboot, but now I don't really know.

[-] Colalextrast@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 1 month ago

Yeah, the first three are supposed to be one series. Sum of All Fears was a reboot, as was Shadow Recruit.

[-] DmMacniel@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago

I don't know myself and I see it more like a continuation.

[-] chrisbit@leminal.space 5 points 1 month ago

Just rewatched it yesterday. He really was great in that.

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

He is such a great actor. Makes me sort of sad all headlines are calling him “the voice of Vader”.

[-] samus12345@lemmy.world 67 points 1 month ago

"Will you guys pipe down?"

[-] WhatYouNeed@lemmy.world 55 points 1 month ago

Mark Hamil posted "He will be greatly missed. #RIP Dad"

[-] tenchiken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 53 points 1 month ago

The man was irreplaceable.

[-] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Just have to try

EDIT: Who downvoted a perfectly valid movie quote?

[-] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 38 points 1 month ago

He's joined Hercules in the great Sandlot in the sky.

[-] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 37 points 1 month ago
[-] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 35 points 1 month ago

Well this sucks. RIP

[-] casmael@lemm.ee 33 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Very sad to see his passing. A unique voice, literally, and a fine actor. 93 is very impressive also.

[-] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 25 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

and a fine actor

i feel like this clip of him reciting a little shakespeare at some convention should have gone a lot more viral https://youtu.be/_evRg7HuuSc

[-] casmael@lemm.ee 9 points 1 month ago

Wow I’d not seen this one - a great clip thanks for sharing 🙏

His voice really is something eh, almost like he’s playing his own head like an instrument

[-] billwashere@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Wow… just wow… Thank you so much for sharing that. That was just amazing.

We have lost one of the absolute greats.

[-] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago

Noooooooooooo!

This is the first time I actually got worked up about a celebrity death. :/ I know no one is immortal but damn yo, he was a pretty important part of the things I enjoyed.

[-] Balthazar@lemmy.world 23 points 1 month ago

The king is dead. 😥

[-] shoulderoforion@fedia.io 23 points 1 month ago

Thulsa Doom has fallen

[-] Volkditty@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago

93 is a pretty good run. Good for him.

[-] firkin_slang_whanger@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago

Seemed like a decent dude too. Never heard anything negative about him which is rare nowadays. He'll be missed. RIP

[-] tenchiken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 month ago

Anyone loved by Levar Burton and Mark Hamill...

[-] Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago

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

[-] pubquiz@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Sad day for all. He was an icon. Will always be the best Thulsa Doom. And Darth Vader. And Lothar Vogg. And Terrance Mann. I'm gonna stop now. It's that or cry again. RIP.

[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 14 points 1 month ago

Heading into the cornfield.

[-] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

Man was a rock in the cinematic world

[-] infinite_ass@leminal.space 12 points 1 month ago

Infidel defilers. They shall all drown in lakes of blood. Now they will know why they are afraid of the dark. Now they will learn why they fear the night.

[-] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 month ago

fuuuuuuuuck

he was old, had a legendary life, no one lives forever... still shitty news

[-] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yelled "noooooooooo" without thinking.

Spouse is now upset for me yelling. I don't care. If there is any time to yell, this is one

This... is... really really sad. 😭

[-] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago

RIP Lt. Zogg

[-] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 1 month ago

Watched Dr. Strangelove Friday night wondering if he was still alive. Sorry everyone, my bad.

[-] Bananigans@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago

I'll never forgive you.

[-] BigBenis@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

I knew this day would come but nonetheless I was not prepared for it...

[-] GiddyGap@lemm.ee 9 points 1 month ago

I always assumed you had sex with your bathers. I know I do.

What a legend. RIP

[-] StarshotJohn@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Is it actually true he did all his lines for the first Star Wars in 2 hours? And got paid about nothing?

[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 16 points 1 month ago

About $7000 for a voiceover. For a film that even Lucas wasn't sure would get traction.

[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 month ago

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).

[-] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago

NOOOOOooo! Rest in peace Mr Jones, thanks for all the memories

[-] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

The force was strong with him. RIP

[-] Ohi@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago
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[-] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago
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