Mark Hamill pays emotional tribute to 'Star Wars' co-star James Earl Jones who died at 93
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mark Hamill has paid an emotional tribute to his friend and co-star James Earl Jones who died at the age of 93.
Hamill played Luke Skywalker opposite Jones’ Vader in 'Star Wars' movie.
What did Mark Hamill say about James Earl Jones in his tribute?
On Monday, September 9, he tweeted, “#RIP dad 💔” by sharing an article announcing his death.
He was joined by another co-star LeVar Burton who appeared with Jones in the TV movie ‘Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones.' “James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces,” he wrote on X.
James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) September 9, 2024
Colman Domingo of ‘Sing Sing’ also remembered Jones, sharing a snap of late actor’s youth days. “Thank you dear James Earl Jones for everything. A master of our craft. We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your best,” he wrote, reports Variety.
Thank you dear James Earl Jones for everything. A master of our craft. We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your best. pic.twitter.com/vD0V7y613w
— Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) September 9, 2024
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins wrote on X, “Forever and always,” accompanied by a picture of a young Jones. Jenkins directed the upcoming Disney film 'Mufasa: The Lion King' which follows the early days of young Mufasa and Scar.
Netizens mourn the death of legendary actor James Earl Jones
Internet remembered one of the most memorable voices of Hollywood as James Earl Jones died at 93. Many reminisced his popular movies as other stars joined to pay tribute.
A user shared on X, "I am so very sorry for your loss @MarkHamill I'll be praying for you 🙏 and his family and friends and all that loved him during this time. #RIP Mr. Jones 🧡"
"For once, I am with you…#RIP Sir. We have enjoyed your stay with us and will remember you fondly," a second user wrote.
One expressed, "I still remember James Earl in the classic and legendary martial art movie Best of the best 1989 as Coach Frank Couzo. Rest in peace 🙏"
"So sorry to hear this news. We will never forget that iconic voice and deep breathing! I watched Star Wars over and over as alittle kid and was obsessed with it. RIP🙏🏻" another wrote.
One praised," Well, he had a really good run, and at least we still have you, Mark. Perfect send off, calling him dad. RIP Lord Vader.
See you on the dark side. ✌️&💚"
I am so very sorry for your loss @MarkHamill I'll be praying for you 🙏 and his family and friends and all that loved him during this time. #RIP Mr. Jones 🧡
— Nick T. White 🏴☠️👻👽 (@CagetheDarkness) September 9, 2024
For once, I am with you…#RIP Sir.
— Tony (@SirAzTop) September 9, 2024
We have enjoyed your stay with us and will remember you fondly.
I still remember James Earl in the classic and legendary martial art movie Best of the best 1989 as Coach Frank Couzo.
— Kaj Skare Jensen (@Kajs_Corner) September 9, 2024
Rest in peace 🙏
Well, he had a really good run, and at least we still have you, Mark.
— J. & Mr. Roper (@the420arcade) September 9, 2024
Perfect send off, calling him dad.
RIP Lord Vader.
See you on the dark side.
✌️&💚 pic.twitter.com/yyde4OpBFE
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