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Actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 11 Sep 2024

He was 93 ... Jones created such memorable film roles as the reclusive writer coaxed back into the spotlight in "Field of Dreams," the boxer Jack Johnson in the stage and screen hit "The Great White Hope," the writer Alex Haley in "Roots ... 17, 1931 ... .

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James Earl Jones, distinguished actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93

Catholic Standard 10 Sep 2024

9 in Dutchess County, New York, at age 93 ... “I could talk, all right ... He took on a variety of Broadway roles and acted in Shakespearean plays, while also acting in film and TV, playing Alex Haley in the television mini-series “Roots .” ... ....

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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

The News Banner 10 Sep 2024

He was 93 ... Jones created such memorable film roles as the reclusive writer coaxed back into the spotlight in “Field of Dreams,” the boxer Jack Johnson in the stage and screen hit “The Great White Hope,” the writer Alex Haley in “Roots ... 17, 1931.

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James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Korea Times 10 Sep 2024

AP-Yonhap ... No cause of death was provided ... Strangelove or ... AP-Yonhap. Estranged from father ... He also had a notable portrayal of singer-actor-activist Paul Robeson on Broadway in 1977 and of author Alex Haley in the television miniseries "Roots ... (Reuters). .

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Actor James Earl Jones, voice behind Star Wars' Darth Vader and Lion King's Mufasa, dies at 93

Gulf Today 10 Sep 2024

Reuters ... No cause of death was provided ... Strangelove or ... Estranged from father ... He also had a notable portrayal of singer-actor-activist Paul Robeson on Broadway in 1977 and of author Alex Haley in the television mini-series "Roots. The Next Generation .".

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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and CNN who was raised in Michigan, dies at 93

Detroit Free Press 10 Sep 2024

James Earl Jones, known for voicing iconic characters, dies at 93. James Earl Jones was the voice of the masked Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise and Mufasa in Disney's "Lion King ." ... “ ... The Next Generation,” he played “Roots” author Alex Haley.

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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Newsday 10 Sep 2024

He was 93 ... Sign up ... Jones created such memorable film roles as the reclusive writer coaxed back into the spotlight in “Field of Dreams,” the boxer Jack Johnson in the stage and screen hit “The Great White Hope,” the writer Alex Haley in “Roots ... 2.08.

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James Earl Jones: A Life In 12 Performances

New York Observer 10 Sep 2024

Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images ... Sign Up For Our Daily Newsletter. Sign Up ... Dr ... That same year, he was a cornerstone of television’s biggest event, too, playing author Alex Haley in the miniseries adaptation of his historical novel Roots ... .

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An appreciation: James Earl Jones, an actor whose voice could menace or melt

Daily Press 10 Sep 2024

All had much to do with his success ... The rest was accomplished by Jones himself ... Jones was no matinee idol, like Cary Grant or Denzel Washington ... Voice of Vader ... The Next Generation” (1979), playing the author Alex Haley ... Alex Traub contributed reporting.

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Acting legend James Earl Jones dies at 93

LA Daily News 09 Sep 2024

Strangelove or ... He appeared regularly on television and landed roles in films such as “End of the Road” and “The Great White Hope.” He also appeared in the TV miniseries “Roots,” portraying author Alex Haley.

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James Earl Jones, Dutchess County resident, dies at 93

Daily Freeman 09 Sep 2024

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James Earl Jones, voice of Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dead at 93

Duluth News Tribune 09 Sep 2024

9 at the age of 93, his agent said ... No cause of death was provided ... Strangelove or ... He also had a notable portrayal of singer-actor-activist Paul Robeson on Broadway in 1977 and of author Alex Haley in the television mini-series "Roots ... ]]> .

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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

RNZ 09 Sep 2024

By Bill Trott and Lisa Richwine, Reuters ... No cause of death was provided ... Strangelove or ... He also had a notable portrayal of singer-actor-activist Paul Robeson on Broadway in 1977 and of author Alex Haley in the television mini-series Roots ... - Reuters.

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James Earl Jones dies at 93; beloved actor was known for use of commanding voice ...

East Bay Times 09 Sep 2024

Jones created such memorable film roles as the reclusive writer coaxed back into the spotlight in “Field of Dreams,” the boxer Jack Johnson in the stage and screen hit “The Great White Hope,” the writer Alex Haley in “Roots.

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