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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies aged 93


Hollywood actor died on Monday morning surrounded by his family.

Mark Hamill, who played Vader's son Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, posted "RIP Dad" with a broken heart emoji as he shared a news report of the death. A different actor always donned the Darth Vader costume and provided the movement for the famous villain, including the late David Prowse, with Jones lending his deep and instantly recognisable voice. "I love being part of that whole myth, of that whole cult," Jones said in a previous interview, adding he was glad to oblige fans who asked for a command recital of his "I am your father" line.

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