James Earl Jones, Longtime Actor Who Voiced Darth Vader, Dies at 93

Other notable roles include the voice of Mufasa in “The Lion King,” Thulsa Doom in “Conan the Barbarian,” and a reclusive writer in “Field of Dreams.”

James Earl Jones, in a file photo. AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File

James Earl Jones, the longtime actor best known for his role as the voice of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise, died at 93, his agent confirmed Monday.

Jones’ representative, Barry McPherson, confirmed his death in a statement to multiple news outlets. No cause of death was listed, and he died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, his representatives said.