Renowned Hollywood actor James Earl Jones, celebrated for his role as Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King, has passed away.

He died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 93.

Jones was widely recognized for his iconic voice work as Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise and for voicing Mufasa in the 1994 animated classic.

His impressive filmography includes notable titles such as Field of Dreams, Conan the Barbarian, Coming to America, and The Greatest.

Born in Mississippi in January 1931, he is survived by his son, Flynn Earl Jones. A few years ago, he openly discussed his ongoing struggle with type 2 diabetes.