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10. Whoah...

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Mon Sep 9, 2024, 04:05 PM

Sep 2024

We are loosing quite a few good old souls lately..... He had a powerful, calming presence....

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Breaking - the great James Earl Jones is dead [View all] malaise Sep 2024 OP

I rode an elevator with him in Philadelphia years ago NewHendoLib Sep 2024 #1

Sweet malaise Sep 2024 #4

I loved him when I first saw him in Dr. Strangelove Walleye Sep 2024 #2

He did the voice for CNN senseandsensibility Sep 2024 #3

A great voice is stilled. nolabear Sep 2024 #5

Nooo TheBlackAdder Sep 2024 #52

No words Basso8vb Sep 2024 #6

A good, righteous man blogslug Sep 2024 #7

He had a very high midichlorean count. Renew Deal Sep 2024 #8

A great and prolific actor! Cross gently, Mr Jones... Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #9

Whoah... FarPoint Sep 2024 #10

Oh no. Dave Bowman Sep 2024 #11

Another great who overcame a childhood stutter. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2024 #12

He truly was "great". LoisB Sep 2024 #13

His art and that voice will live on as his legacy. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2024 #14

Another Day Ruined EddieOnTheMesa Sep 2024 #15

Rest in peace, Lord Vader. Elessar Zappa Sep 2024 #16

Darth Vader & Coming to America are the 2 movies i most equate with Sir Jones. I so love his decency and that iconic onetexan Sep 2024 #66

Interestingly...Jones' voice WILL live on in the Force Docreed2003 Sep 2024 #70

Did not know this malaise Sep 2024 #73

You're most welcome malaise! Docreed2003 Sep 2024 #91

Condolences to his loved ones wryter2000 Sep 2024 #17

What a talent. Rest In Peace. Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #18

This. superpatriotman Sep 2024 #19

😀😀 malaise Sep 2024 #38

This gem pfitz59 Sep 2024 #20

Nice malaise Sep 2024 #40

He carried that entire movie on very broad, strong shoulders. paleotn Sep 2024 #77

and this CatWoman Sep 2024 #100

AW no. First saw him in The Great White Hope (film) and thought allegorical oracle Sep 2024 #21

Great performance in bringing an historical character to life Martin Eden Sep 2024 #53

Saw him in The Great White Hope on Broadway Wicked Blue Sep 2024 #81

"I'm black, H2O Man Sep 2024 #92

He is now part of The Force obamanut2012 Sep 2024 #22

that's a righteous age Skittles Sep 2024 #23

Yep malaise Sep 2024 #41

James was five days older than Sam Cooke Skittles Sep 2024 #99

awww..... i had no idea he was that old. orleans Sep 2024 #24

Me, neither! ShazzieB Sep 2024 #79

Link to an appreciation nitpicked Sep 2024 #25

Thanks malaise Sep 2024 #28

Another great one passes. Liberal In Texas Sep 2024 #26

Awhhh..such a good man. PortTack Sep 2024 #27

... spanone Sep 2024 #29

The world is a better place because of James. You are missed. Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #30

"" AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #31

Rest in Peace Legend is trending on Twitter iluvtennis Sep 2024 #32

Nice malaise Sep 2024 #37

remember him via his movies . AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #33

RIP Demovictory9 Sep 2024 #34

One of my favorites. Loved his portrayl of Mr. Mertyl in "The Sandlot". bluesbassman Sep 2024 #35

Never saw that one malaise Sep 2024 #74

This from Mark Hamill Clash City Rocker Sep 2024 #36

What a great human being! Kid Berwyn Sep 2024 #39

Great post malaise Sep 2024 #46

RIP. Truly one of the greats! LeftInTX Sep 2024 #42

The most unique voice in movies. kentuck Sep 2024 #43

Damn..... a kennedy Sep 2024 #44

I just saw this LisaM Sep 2024 #45

The world is diminished. cab67 Sep 2024 #47

It is not tragic to lose someone who was 93, TNNurse Sep 2024 #48

As I told some friends as we gathered recently malaise Sep 2024 #50

OMG 😳 he was amazing. So sad 🙏 TommieMommy Sep 2024 #49

...and the Wheel turns. WheelWalker Sep 2024 #51

Thank you for your legendary voice, James Earl Jones. We'll love you and your voice for all time. ancianita Sep 2024 #54

Dang. chowder66 Sep 2024 #55

My brother was seated across from JEJ mnhtnbb Sep 2024 #56

How lovely for your nephew malaise Sep 2024 #69

I can just hear that wonderful laugh-- no one else had it ailsagirl Sep 2024 #84

His voice was probably the greatest of my lifetime. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #57

I first saw him as Othello in Shakespeare in the Park. Unforgettable. He has been FailureToCommunicate Sep 2024 #58

We saw him in Othello too, grumpyduck Sep 2024 #63

RIP, James Earl Jones. Your body of work is quite a contribution, and thankfully it remains with us. brush Sep 2024 #59

Bummer! ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #60

Is Bingo Long the ficticious movie about the Negro Leauges? electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #85

Yes, But... ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #88

R.I.P. dalton99a Sep 2024 #61

I just texted my husband catchnrelease Sep 2024 #62

Yeah, I was going to say something like that. electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #86

He was very cool BeyondGeography Sep 2024 #64

Love it malaise Sep 2024 #72

JEJ is one of the few modern actors who will be known to movie fans in 100 years. LonePirate Sep 2024 #65

😭 Dem4life1970 Sep 2024 #67

Thulsa Doom paleotn Sep 2024 #68

A great loss...rest easy Mr Jones Docreed2003 Sep 2024 #71

Rest in Peace, King of Zamunda. GoCubsGo Sep 2024 #75

One of the greatest voices ever liberal N proud Sep 2024 #76

People will come VGNonly Sep 2024 #78

TY. Sniffles 😢 🕯 electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #87

One of my favorite movies. rubbersole Sep 2024 #93

He was great in Field of Dreams surfered Sep 2024 #80

We are all richer for the memories but much poorer for the loss. TheKentuckian Sep 2024 #82

His father Robert Earl Jones died 9-7-2006 BaronChocula Sep 2024 #83

🕯Rest in Power & Peace JEJ. Lord Vader & "Thomas Man"/ Field of Dreams... electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #89

Rest in peace BrianTheEVGuy Sep 2024 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author Lulu KC Sep 2024 #94

He he is True Dough Sep 2024 #95

A bit of humor about the great actor--though of course I will always remember... keep_left Sep 2024 #96

Sad news wendyb-NC Sep 2024 #97

RIP Dear Sir. You were an inspiration to so many black kids of my generation. A remarkable and... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2024 #98

Will miss him Bakerboy17 Sep 2024 #101

JEJ narrated a book written by a neighbor of ours. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #102

Rest in peace, James Earl Jones. pazzyanne Sep 2024 #103

Simply the best voice in my lifetime mountain grammy Sep 2024 #104

Saw him in a small production in G Village around 1960 +/-. 4dog Sep 2024 #105