Quote from: Oliver the Second on September 09, 2024, 06:27:12 PMYou must be psychic -

James Earl Jones, beloved actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93



James Earl Jones, well known for his roles in "Field of Dreams," "The Lion King," "Star Wars," and more, has died. He was 93.

Jones died Monday morning surrounded by his family, his representatives confirmed to Nexstar's KTLA. He was at his home in New York, according to Deadline, which first reported his death.

A cause of death was not immediately released.

Jones created such memorable film roles as the reclusive writer coaxed back into the spotlight in "Field of Dreams," the boxer Jack Johnson in the stage and screen hit "The Great White Hope," the writer Alex Haley in "Roots: The Next Generation" and a South African minister in "Cry, the Beloved Country."

He was also a sought-after voice actor, expressing the villainy of Darth Vader ("No, I am your father," commonly misremembered as "Luke, I am your father"), as well as the benign dignity of King Mufasa in Disney's animated "The Lion King" and announcing "This is CNN" during station breaks. He won a 1977 Grammy for his performance on the "Great American Documents" audiobook.

Some of his other films include "Dr. Strangelove," "The Greatest" (with Muhammad Ali), "Conan the Barbarian," "Three Fugitives" and playing an admiral in three Tom Clancy blockbuster adaptations — "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games" and "Clear and Present Danger." In a rare romantic comedy, "Claudine," Jones had an onscreen love affair with Diahann Carroll.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/james-earl-jones-actor-and-voice-of-darth-vader-dies/

It was only a very curious case of timing.  He was definitely great in Star Wars.   

RIP, James.

Jabbed

Maggie Smith 1934 - 2024.


Professor McGonagall.

Eduardo Xol — a star of ABC's reality show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" — has died at age 58. Authorities said a stabbing was the cause of death.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff, Xol died Friday at the Desert Regional Medical Center after an incident that occurred 10 days earlier — at 5:41 a.m. Sept. 10 — in Palm Springs, California.

Palm Springs officers arrested Richard Joseph Gonzales, 34, of Cathedral City. He initially was charged with attempted murder and was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio. Updated inmate records show Gonzales has been charged with murder.

No bail was set, and he is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 18.

Jabbed... literally.

A beaner killing another beaner.  No news here.  Move along.

John Ashton 1948 - 2024.


Sergeant Taggart from beverly hills cop.

Kris Kristofferson dead at 88



Kris Kristofferson, an accomplished singer and songwriter who starred in A Star Is Born, has died at the age of 88.

The multitalented entertainer, who was a country singer-songwriter and actor, died Saturday at his Maui, Hawaii home, his rep told People.

The Why Me artist 'peacefully' passed away surrounded by relatives, his rep told the outlet.

'It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home,' his family said in a statement, the outlet reported. 'We're all so blessed for our time with him.

'Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he's smiling down at us all.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13905361/Kris-Kristofferson-dead-88-Lead-actor-Star-Born-singer-passed-away-peacefully-Maui-home-family.html

Quote from: Oliver the Second on Today at 07:05:30 PMKris Kristofferson dead at 88



Kris Kristofferson, an accomplished singer and songwriter who starred in A Star Is Born, has died at the age of 88.

The multitalented entertainer, who was a country singer-songwriter and actor, died Saturday at his Maui, Hawaii home, his rep told People.

The Why Me artist 'peacefully' passed away surrounded by relatives, his rep told the outlet.

'It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home,' his family said in a statement, the outlet reported. 'We're all so blessed for our time with him.

'Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he's smiling down at us all.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13905361/Kris-Kristofferson-dead-88-Lead-actor-Star-Born-singer-passed-away-peacefully-Maui-home-family.html

I think he wrote Me and Bobby Mcgee.