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56. My brother was seated across from JEJ

Mon Sep 9, 2024, 05:06 PM

Sep 2024

on a flight from L.A. to Chicago many years ago. My brother said he thought about it for some time before he decided to ask Jones for an autograph for one of his sons, who was a huge fan. Jones agreed and asked how should he address it? May the force be with you? My brother said, no, write "I wasn't here. This didn't happen." Upon hearing that Jones let out with one of his recognizable deep voiced laughs.
I wonder if my nephew, who was the recipient of the autograph, still has it.

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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