'James Earl Jones gave voice to some of the greatest characters in cinema history'

The actor whose beautifully sonorous tones gave voice to Star Wars’ principal villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93

James Earl Jones in 2011. File picture: Yui Mok/PA

Star Wars creator George Lucas has led tributes to “beautiful human being” James Earl Jones following the actor’s death aged 93.

On Monday, his long-time agent Barry McPherson confirmed the veteran actor, best known for being the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, had died.