James Earl Jones, whose voice and talent spanned generations, leaves the acting career. The film and television industry will never forget his achievements.
A Hollywood legend died. Famous actor James Earl Jones’ voice rang through favorite films. At 93, the actor who created memorable characters died on Monday morning, September 9.
Jones created a lasting effect on entertainment with a theatrical and movie career. He wowed spectators with his charisma and talent.
In “Star Wars” and “The Lion King,” Jones’ rich, resonant voice was as famous as the roles he played.
He died quietly at his Duchess County, New York, home surrounded by family. Jones’ Independent Artist Group reps confirmed his passing, leaving admirers worldwide grieving a legend. His contributions will live on in cinema.
Jones’ death is unclear, however he previously discussed his 20-year fight with type 2 diabetes. Jones admitted in a 2018 interview that he was diagnosed by mistake, a regular occurrence.
“I didn’t notice any symptoms,” reflected. “I had gone to a diet and exercise program hoping to lose some weight and ended up falling asleep sitting on a bench in the gymnasium.”
His doctor’s chance appearance changed everything. The doctor advised Jones to get checked after noticing something was wrong, leading to the surprising diagnosis. “It hit me like a thunderbolt,” Jones said.
After that, he paid greater attention to his body. “I had to retrain myself to be aware of when my body is telling me something,” he said. Low blood sugar is usually noticeable. High blood sugar makes it harder, which is the most dangerous part of type 2 diabetes.”
However, Jones never let the diagnosis slow him down. Despite eight gigs a week and a busy film and TV schedule, he loved performing. “I love working,” he declared, and he stayed true to his art throughout his incredible career.
James Earl Jones’ personal life grew alongside his career, based on a lasting love story. His son Flynn Earl Jones was born in December 1982 after he married actress Cecilia Hart.
The actor, a loving husband and father, chose made-for-TV movies, little parts, and voiceover work to support his growing family.
Jones and Hart met on the “Paris” set in 1979 and connected professionally and personally. Hart appeared on Broadway twice—first in “Dirty Linen” in 1977 and again as Desdemona in Jones’ “Othello” in 1982.
Their marriage lasted nearly 30 years after their screen relationship. They loved one other despite Hollywood constraints, and James Earl Jones never stopped praising his wife.
Hart died of ovarian cancer at 68 in 2016, ending their love tale. Jones was heartbroken, but he celebrated her memory. He made a touching homage to his wife during his 2017 Tony Award acceptance speech.
“I want to thank my wife Ceci for being such a wonderful companion in my life and work,” he said, “And for being so dazzling on the red carpet.”
Hart’s impact in Jones’ life remained tremendous even after she left, a monument to the love that had shaped his personal and professional life.
One of the few performers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, James Earl Jones achieved greatness in his career.
His career included many competitive wins, but his Oscar was a non-competitive Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. Jones won two Tonys, three Emmys, and a 1977 Grammy for Best Spoken Word for “Great American Documents.”
Jones also received Tony and Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Awards and a Kennedy Center medal in 2002. He left a lasting legacy.