James Earl Jones passes away at 93; Lesser known facts of Hollywood’s legendary actor

Legendary actor James Earl Jones, the voice behind one of cinema’s most iconic villains, Darth Vader, passed away this morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93 years old. Jones, who had an illustrious career spanning over six decades, was beloved for his powerful voice and commanding presence on stage and screen.

Mark Hamill, his ‘Star Wars’ co-star, shared the sad news on Instagram, writing, “One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions to Star Wars were immeasurable. He’ll be greatly missed. #RIP dad.”

Here are some lesser known facts about the Hollywood legend…