His reps at Independent Artist Group confirmed the news to Deadline.

Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb(1964).

Jones also voicedThe Lion Kings Mufasa in both the 1994 animated pic and 2019 hybrid remake.

James Earl Jones dead

James Earl Jones in 2015WireImage

He received a Special Tony Award at 2017 ceremony.

He also starred in the 1970 film adaptation, his first leading role on the big screen.

Let my journey from then to now be an inspiration for all aspiring actors.

James Earl Jones in ‘Coming to America,’ ‘Field of Dreams’ and ‘The Hunt for Red October’

James Earl Jones was the voice behind Darth Vader, who is unimpressed with Imperial colleague Admiral Motti in the original ‘Star Wars,’ telling him, “I find your lack of faith disturbing.”Lucasfilm/20th Century Fox

Information on survivors and memorial plans were not available.