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Late actor James Earl Jones established himself as one of Hollywood’s top performers when he began his career more than six decades ago. The Tony winner also lit up Broadway stages, voiced several iconic movie characters and had a resume full of tremendous accolades. He made quite the transformation in the spotlight after his rise to fame.
Sadly, James died on September 9, 2024, at age 93 at his home in Dutchess County, New York, surrounded by family, his rep confirmed in a statement to Closer.
James, born in 1931, initially wanted to become a doctor before he fell in love with theater. The Mississippi native overcame a stutter at a young age, later leading him to discover that he had a passion for storytelling and acting. After serving in the Korean War, James began performing in Shakespeare’s Othello, a role he reprised many times during his career.