James Earl Jones poses for the camera. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Kaitlyn Leister
Associate Arts & Culture Editor
On Sept. 9, James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93.
His most notable roles were the voice behind Mufasa in “The Lion King” and Darth Vader in many renditions of “Star Wars.”
Jones was a legendary actor on stage and screen, though according to an article by the New York Times, with a collection of at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony; he does not fit into the category of an EGOT. Some are arguing that his Oscar was an Honorary award and so it does not count in EGOT status. Though some are still contesting that he is an EGOT and others are contesting he is not.
His list of achievements and roles in various stage plays, television shows, and movies show an entire life of a dedicated actor. His 2012 Academy Award Honorary Oscar was for Lifetime Achievement, and he deserved it. His voice being used for two figures that made a lot of people’s childhoods will forever cement him as a legend to multiple generations.
May he rest in peace, his life filled with giving the world joy and entertainment.