James Earl Jones. the celebrated voice actor who brought some iconic characters to life, left the whole wide world in mourning on the morning of September 10. He was the one who voiced ‘Star Wars’ Darth Vader, and ‘The Lion King’s Mufasa. Needless to say, he was one of the few celebrities who shaped many people’s childhood. 

And it seems like Dana White was also one of those children. He was indeed one of many who paid their tributes to the legendary actor on social media.

Dana White pays his tribute to the late James Earl Jones

The UFC head honcho is indeed a fan of iconic movies and TV shows. With the sad passing of Earl Jones at the age of 93, White took to his Instagram story and shared a picture of the beloved actor. The text in the IG story read, “JAMES EARL JONES 1931-2024,” and White wrote, “RIP #LEGEND.”

The unfortunate news has been traveling at lightspeed on the internet. However, the cause of death remains unknown. But the fans took solace in knowing that the legendary actor passed away surrounded by his family, at his home in Duchess County, New York. 

The sad news was highlighted on social media when Mark Hamill, the man who played the role of Luke Skywalker in the futuristic sci-fi movie series tweeted, “#RIP dad.” It was nothing short of heartbreaking to see Hamill saying his final farewell to the legend who voiced Darth Vader, who was indeed Luke Skywalker’s father. LeVar Burton, known for his performance in ‘Star Trek’ claimed, “there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.”

No doubt, the entire world has entered a state of mourning the loss of Earl Jones. Let’s not forget to shine some light on Earl Jones’ phenomenal achievements in the film industry.

The shining career of James Earl Jones

Jones’ life wasn’t short of struggles. From his early life, he had a problem with stuttering. But that didn’t push him down. He jumped over his stutter and became a renowned voice actor, famous for his baritone voice. His words indeed left a lasting impression throughout the globe.

Jones’ voice also earned him the prestige of calling himself an EGOT. Well, he did win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. It is a feat that only the best have achieved. For those who wish to follow in his footsteps, the EGOT status holder shared a piece of advice. He once said, “The secret is never forgetting that you’re a journeyman actor and that nothing is your final thing.”

Earl Jones’ was nothing short of a trailblazer who lit up the path for everyone who aspires great success in the world of entertainment. He will always be a part of his fans’ lives. After all, a Sith Lord never truly dies…