markb4 892 Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, msc said: Did we know that he's not been replying to fan mail since 2018, citing age AND health reasons? Hmm, maybe worth a DL call up sooner than later. He appeared in Coming 2 America which was released in 2021 though. I'm not sure when they filmed it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 484 Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, markb4 said: He appeared in Coming 2 America which was released in 2021 though. I'm not sure when they filmed it. I checked his IMBD page. His workload has been very sparse since 2011. Honestly I am shocked he isn't dead yet considering that he is over 91 years old and has diabetes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joltin Joe 149 Posted September 15, 2022 He is someone who definitely should be on the 2023 list, if he makes it that far. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,624 Posted September 15, 2022 It will be a very sad day....I keep forgetting how old he is 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted September 15, 2022 A man with a deep tenor like voice and a huge screen presence. I always imagined that he was also hung like a Rhino with bollocks as big as those 1970's space hoppers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted September 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: A man with a deep tenor like voice and a huge screen presence. I always imagined that he was also hung like a Rhino with bollocks as big as those 1970's space hoppers. Big bollocks is a phrase I could happily get used to hearing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,701 Posted September 15, 2022 He seems to have made an appearance recently: 32 minutes ago, Charles De Gaulle said: I checked his IMBD page. His workload has been very sparse since 2011. Honestly I am shocked he isn't dead yet considering that he is over 91 years old and has diabetes. David Musuguri has diabetes I recall and has managed to live to 102. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,438 Posted September 15, 2022 My introduction to the great man during childhood wasn't actually Star Wars - it was The Simpsons. What a voice. (And also, weirdly, actually one of the best Poe adaptations!) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted September 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Big bollocks is a phrase I could happily get used to hearing... Aye, prefix that with 'Bertie' for added gravitas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,174 Posted September 15, 2022 It will be an incredibly sad day when he goes, I am a huge Star Wars fan, and have been for almost as long as I can be bothered to recall. To me, and many others, his voice alone is stuff of legend. Iconic. He will be missed when the Reaper comes a-knocking, I think I speak for a fair part of the population when I say that. He is one of the main aspects of one of the most iconic movie villains in cinematic history, even if one doesn't like Star Wars, the silhouette, the breathing, and the voice are instantly recognisable to most. He is also one of the oldest living actors in Star Wars, the oldest main cast member, mere words that he is still acting at his age garners applause from the fans. Even outside of his most famous role he is well-known and well-respected. However, he seemed to be absolutely fine in the recent Kenobi series, and I think (hope) that he will see a good few years more. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, msc said: My introduction to the great man during childhood wasn't actually Star Wars - it was The Simpsons. What a voice. (And also, weirdly, actually one of the best Poe adaptations!) I LOVE this version of The Raven. His delivery is incredible. "Perched and SAT, and nothing more." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted September 15, 2022 This is the Kind of guy who are vaguely forgotten for some times through the meanders of all the nonagenarian names and who bumps somehow on the site and will suddenly appear on every list next year just like André Maranne did. Wouldn’t mind having him on the official list as he’s way more famous than Maranne. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,407 Posted September 24, 2022 Retires as the voice of Darth Vader 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,174 Posted September 24, 2022 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 484 Posted September 26, 2022 On 03/06/2022 at 01:20, alt obits guy said: Is voicing Darth Vader in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan McGregor. https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/02/entertainment/james-earl-jones-darth-vader/index.html Apparently he didn't actually as that role was done using archival recordings https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63032248 On a semi related note does anyone here really hate that the biggest entertainment company in the world is using AI to keep a long since stale character alive. God forbid they cast someone else, or make a new character or the worst yet actually try to make something new. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted September 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Charles De Gaulle said: Apparently he didn't actually as that role was done using archival recordings https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63032248 On a semi related note does anyone here really hate that the biggest entertainment company in the world is using AI to keep a long since stale character alive. God forbid they cast someone else, or make a new character or the worst yet actually try to make something new. Yeah, I've also heard the opinion that Darth Vader's story is told, and they should let go. Seems they cant. Pop culture is currently unable to create something new. AI doesn't really help there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted September 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Charles De Gaulle said: Apparently he didn't actually as that role was done using archival recordings https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63032248 On a semi related note does anyone here really hate that the biggest entertainment company in the world is using AI to keep a long since stale character alive. God forbid they cast someone else, or make a new character or the worst yet actually try to make something new. Marvel/Disney are well known for doing this and Marvel and/or Disney have legal issues with the people/estates who have copyright to certain characters such as Iron Man and Spiderman etc. God forbid they are allowed royalties for their own work. Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,174 Posted September 9 1 minute ago, tracy said: Dead 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbean1121 238 Posted September 9 2 minutes ago, tracy said: Dead couldn’t think of a better person to play both Darth Vader and Mufasa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted September 9 Somehow Darth Vader died again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,174 Posted September 9 As a lifelong Star Wars fan I'm utterly gutted, but not shocked. He was among the oldest cast members across the franchise (James Hong being the oldest, as he had roles in The Clone Wars and Rebels), and not in entirely robust health either. Needless to say, he is yet another major part of the franchise gone, and he will be missed. Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones. Thank you for your work, Darth, you helped bring a truly iconic villain to life. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,028 Posted September 9 Someone picked him in my dictionary pool, is his surname Jones or Earl Jones? I'm getting conflicting reports from google. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,174 Posted September 9 1 minute ago, Commtech Sio Bibble said: Someone picked him in my dictionary pool, is his surname Jones or Earl Jones? I'm getting conflicting reports from google. His paternal grandparents were Robert and Elnora Jones, which would suggest the former. Like James Earl Carter. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,732 Posted September 9 Long live the king... and Sith Lord. RIP. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
