Obituary of James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

James Jones (born January 17th, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi) was an Film Actor who was best known for his iconic low voice. He was the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars". James Earl died on September 9th, 2024 and his death was mostly just because of his advanced age, although no definitive reason was made public in the time since he died. He was 93.

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James Earl Jones Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Jones, James
Common Name: James Earl Jones
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States
Birth Date: January 17, 1931
Age: 93 (at death)
Also Known As: Todd, Jimmy
Occupations:
Active Years: 1953-2021

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Earl Jones
Father: Robert Earl Jones (born February 03, 1910-died September 07, 2006)
Mother: Ruth Jones (née Connolly)
Spouse/Partner:

Cecilia Hart (married 15 March 1982-2016 her death)
Julienne Marie (married 1968-divorced 1972)

Son(s):

Flynn Earl Jones

Death Notice:

Date: September 09 2024 at age 93
Place: Pawling, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness (age related)

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Stage Actor American Born on January 17th Born in 1931 Born in Mississippi Died in 2024 Died at age 93 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"[from "James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences" page 360]: My voice is for hire. My endorsement is not for hire. I will do a voice-over, but I cannot endorse without making a different kind of commitment. My politics are very personal and subjective." (IMDB)

"When the smell of death and life intertwined, James Jones knew just what to do. He put on a brave face and killed himself with a shotgun. (V)"

"After a long and hard life, James died in a lovely place."

"James Jones lived a remarkable life full of bravery, compassion, and resilience, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and impact many of us humans lives even after his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. James Jones still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.