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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 | Africanews

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.

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