James Earl Jones, revered actor and voice of Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dies aged 93

Jones also had great success with another voice-only role: Mufasa in the 1994 Disney animation The Lion King

Actor James Earl Jones attending the "The Gin Game" Broadway opening night after party at Sardi's on October 14, 2015 in New York City. Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images

James Earl Jones, the actor whose beautifully sonorous tones gave voice to Star Wars’ principal villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93.

Jones died at his home in Dutchess county, New York, according to an announcement from his representatives. No cause of death was provided.