James Earl Jones Voice Actor Dies Aged 93

James Earl Jones was a renowned actor who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to achieve great success in his career. He was a celebrated voice artist, known for his iconic roles such as Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King and Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Jones was also a talented stage actor, who worked well into his 80s and was honored with a Broadway theater being renamed in his name. He was born on January 17, 1931, in Mississippi. Jones died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, surrounded by his family, although the cause of death was not specified.