James Earl Jones, that mellifluous master actor and iconic voice of "Star Wars"' Darth Vader and "The Lion King's" Mufasa has passed away at the age of 93 in Dutchess County, New York, on Monday, Sept. 9. Per Deadline, this was confirmed by his agent at Independent Artists Group.
This legendary Hollywood actor was born on Jan. 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, the son of a smalltime prizefighter and occasional actor. With his father mostly absent from his upbringing, he was reared by his maternal grandmother prior to relocating to Michigan where he later attended the University of Michigan and was first introduced to the art of dramatic acting.
