EntertainmentMark Hamill says goodbye to James Earl Jones: “Rest in peace, Dad”Actor, who became known for being the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, died at the age of 93 last Monday (9)today at 08:45

Mark Hamill used his social networks to say goodbye to James Earl Jonesan icon of theater, TV and cinema, who died at the age of 93 last Monday (9). The two worked together in Star Warsinterpreting Luke Skywalker and Darth Vaderwho revealed himself to be the father of the character Hamill.

“One of the world’s greatest actors, whose contributions to Star Wars were immeasurable. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Dad.”wrote the actor.

In addition to having conquered several generations as Darth Vader in Star Wars, James Earl Jones also gave life to another beloved character in pop culture: Mufasaof The Lion King (1994). In 2019, he was the only actor from the animation to return in the live-action of history, again as the father of Simba.

With around two hundred credits under his belt — just in film and TV —, Jones He was also one of the few artists to join the select list of EGOT winners, that is, those who won the Emmy (which awards the best in TV), the Grammy (best in music), the Oscar (best in cinema) and the Tony (best in theater).

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