Famous actor James Earl Jones, who appeared in Field of Dreams and many other films, has passed away at the age of 93. It was reported that Jones, who was considered one of the greatest actors in the world, passed away at his home in the Hudson Valley region of New York. The actor, who won the hearts of movie lovers with his performances in unforgettable films like Field of Dreams as well as Star Wars, was one of the few names to win the EGOT award. SYMBOL OF 'MYSTICAL POWER' Earl Jones, who had a powerful stutter as a child from Mississippi but became a legendary theater actor with his iconic voice, worked until his 80s without retiring. Jones provided his voice for Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy and summoned the full power of the mystical 'Force' through his speech alone. WHO IS JAMES EARL JONES?James Earl Jones, born in Mississippi in January 1931, became one of the first African-American actors to appear in daytime dramas (As the World Turns) in 1965. The actor, who won two Emmys, a Golden Globe, and two Tony Awards, received an honorary Oscar and a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement. Jones won the hearts of fans by voicing Darth Vader in the original 'Star Wars' film released in 1977 and its sequels. In his later years, Jones became an elegant figure with a sarcastic sense of humor and a relentless work ethic. In 2015, he began rehearsals for the Broadway play "The Gin Game," in which he had already memorized the lines and had notebooks filled with the creative team's comments. In 2016, he gave his final performance as Darth Vader in the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
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