James Earl Jones dies at 93: Mark Hamill and others pay tribute

The entertainment community comes together to honor a legend.

the next James Earl JonesFollowing his death on September 9 at the age of 93, many Hollywood stars shared their memories and tributes to the actor, who was known for his deep, iconic voice that could be heard in films such as star wars and The Lion King.

Mark Hamill—who played Luke Skywalker to Jones’ Darth Vader star wars—He had a special message for his on-screen father, writing on Instagram: “One of the best actors in the world, his contributions to Star Wars were immeasurable. He will be greatly missed. #RIP Dad.”

like Star Trek alum Levar Burton He noted that “there will never be another combination of his blessings.”

A few days before Jones’ death, Terrence Howard He recalled meeting the legendary actor, expressing how impressed he was by his kindness.

“He looked me in the eye and treated me like a man,” he said. And! News At the premiere of the movie Fight night September 4, “Even though I was a kid, it made a huge difference.”