Social Media Pays Tribute To James Earl Jones
The announcement of James Earl Jones’ death on Monday was felt deeply on social media.
Moments after it was announced that Jones died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, at the age of 93, people in the worlds of entertainment and sports took to Instagram and X to honor the actor’s memory.
The most touching post may have been from “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill, who honored the man who provided the voice of Darth Vader with just two words: “#RIP dad.”
#RIP dad 💔 https://t.co/YXpFoBb2Ua
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 9, 2024
Other luminaries also honored the Oscar-winning actor in their own ways.
James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) September 9, 2024
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
Your voice left an everlasting mark on film and theatre. Your roles shaped our imaginations. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest in peace, Mr. Jones 🤍 #JamesEarlJonespic.twitter.com/s8VZMBPrXw
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 9, 2024
Forever and always 🖤 pic.twitter.com/IZAWe5L22a
— Barry Jenkins (@BarryJenkins) September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones will never die. His talent, work and influence will be with us always. RIP, Mr. Jones. https://t.co/hxO8qd603H
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) September 9, 2024
Oh no!! I can’t believe it!! I thought he was going to live forever. My costar from my first movie. Rest in peace James Earl Jones ❤️🙏😥💔 #JamesEarlJones#Bloodtidehttps://t.co/oyn0UaiDHr
— Lydia Cornell (@LydiaCornell) September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones recites the alphabet on Sesame Street (1969) pic.twitter.com/CGz48ZbJA8
— Muppet History 🎃 (@HistoryMuppet) September 9, 2024
RIP James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who memorably appeared in the iconic baseball movies "Field of Dreams" and "The Sandlot"
Jones gave a moving recitation of our National Anthem at the 1993 MLB All-Star Game in Baltimore pic.twitter.com/1rFfxe5IFY— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2024
Honoring the greatest voice in acting history and a Michigan icon. Rest in peace, James Earl Jones pic.twitter.com/1f9mIGC4HK
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) September 9, 2024
