Legendary actor James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa and Darth Vader, died at the age of 93. How will you remember the trailblazer?
Randy Johnson, Inglewood, Calif.
This one hit home for me. So many movies he was in — “Claudine,” “Coming to America” 1 and 2, “Lion King,” “Star Wars” and many more. Sad to see him go and may he rest in paradise.
Jemarius Jackson, Chester, S.C.
He was a great actor and legend. R.I.P., James Earl Jones!
Don Powell, Sacramento, Calif.
One of the all-time greatest — no doubt!
Georgeann Brown, New York
My husband and I first saw [Jones] in the movie “The Great White Hope.” We both never forgot the impact that movie had on us. It was one of the few where a Black man stood up for himself. His career has been spectacular. Rest in peace, sir. It was well done.
Michael Riddick, Washington, D.C.
He is an American legend whose career spans a lifetime; even though I never met the man in person, his amazing acting ability brought each and every character he played to life. The roles he chose to play set a standard of dignity and quality never seen in Hollywood by a Black actor of that time. His life will truly be a hard act to follow. Thank you, sir, for giving me and all people of the world hope, dignity, and respect.
Compiled by Sarafina Wright