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'Star Wars' and 'Lion King' Actor James Earl Jones Dead at 93


James Earl Jones was one of few actors to earn an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award before his death on Monday, September 9

Oliver was traveling home from a Caribbean vacation with his two daughters — Madita and Annik, whom he shared with wife Jessica Klepser — on January 4. He portrayed Mufasa in Disney’s animated Lion King and provided the voice of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Deal of the Day Score This Rich […]

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