Mufasa from Lion King voice actor James Earl Jones, has passed on at the age of 93.
He passed away early Monday morning American time, surrounded by his family, according to his agent Barry McPherson.
READ ALSO: ‘I have not been detained in the UK, it’s fake news’ – Governor Wavinya Ndeti
The Mufasa from Lion King Voice actor was known for the iconic roles he picked up in the stretch of his career.
The news of his passing has been met with messages of condolences as the world relives some of his best moments on screen.
READ ALSO: Headteacher hit by track and dies on the spot on his first day of work
Many around the globe are familiar with his voice as Mufasa, Simba’s father in the Lion King animated movie from 1994.
Jones featured as Simba’s father for Lion King I in 1994 and Lion King II: Simba’s Pride which followed in 1998.
READ ALSO: Raila Odinga seeks prayers for AUC Chairmanship bid
Fans were treated to a delight in nostalgia when Jones was featured in a star-studded lineup during the remake of The Lion King where he reprised his role as Mufasa alongside musical icon Beyonce as Simba’s love interest Nala.
READ ALSO: University Student Leaders Call Off Planned Demonstrations, Urge for Dialogue
Earl Jones and his film career
Jones’s illustrious career spanned decades, with notable roles in films such as *Field of Dreams*, *Coming to America*, and *Conan the Barbarian*.
However, he was best known in America and among sci-fi movie fans and enthusiasts for lending his deep, resonant voice to the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader.
READ ALSO: CSs Mbadi and Alice Wahome sack 12 high-ranking officials
Jones lending his voice to the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader’s role left an indelible mark on popular culture.
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader’s son in Star Wars, honored Jones with a touching tribute on social media, posting “RIP Dad” along with a broken heart emoji.
READ ALSO: How angry Kibra youth chased away Lang’ata MP Jalang’o [Video]
Throughout his career, Jones won three Tony Awards, two Emmys, and a Grammy, and in 2011, he received an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement.
In 1971, he made history as only the second Black man nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, following Sidney Poitier.
READ ALSO: Guardian Angel hires step-daughter for exciting role as show host
Tributes poured in from the entertainment world, with Star Trek actor LeVar Burton saying, “There will never be another of his particular combinations of graces.”
US actor Colman Domingo also paid homage, stating: “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.”
READ ALSO: Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
