The industry sees him as “one of America’s most distinguished and versatile” screen and stage actors.
Jones passed away early morning on September 9, 2024 surrounded by his closed ones. His family has not disclosed the cause of his death.
One of the few artists who got into the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) Club.
National Medal of Arts (1992), the Kennedy Center Honor (2002), the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award (2009), the Honorary Academy Award (2011) and many more.
...for playing the voice character of villain Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise and of Mufasa in the animated flick “The Lion King”.
Jones was married twice, the first time to Julienne Marie and the second time to Cecilia Hart who passed away from cancer in 2016.
A heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest performers ever!