A Tremor In The Force: Voice Of Darth Vader Passes

By Owen Quinn author

You’ll see a million tributes today both long and short. The Legend that was James Earl Hones has died. Despite his prolific career, he will forever be Darth Vader. He was an integral part of my life thanks to that character. He defined it. He made it. It is why I still collect Darth Vader merchandise to this day. I never met him but the minute I heard his voice I was that kid again in the cinema. I can’t write this without mentioning the fun he brought to The Big Bang Theory. I always will be that kid in the cinema when he appeared on screen. Thank you sir. Be one with the Force.

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I am a resident of Northern Ireland and have been a life long science fiction and horror fan. My desire to write for his favourite show Doctor Who at the age of fifteen led to the birth of the Time warriors series. I am the creator of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues books. I am a regular attendee at conventions and infamously fell and broke his shoulder at his first Walker Stalker convention in London but still managed to keep my photo ops with both Chandler Riggs and Danai Gurira. I am a keen photographer and also have a secret desire to be the first Irish Doctor Who. Russell T Davies I have stories galore for the show! View more posts

3 thoughts on “A Tremor In The Force: Voice Of Darth Vader Passes”

When a most memorable actor from a long-cherished sci-fi classic has passed, it can really make you realize how long such a classic has stayed with you. The Empire Strikes Back was the first Star Wars film I saw when I was a kid and, given the more established characteristics for Darth Vader in that one, especially the twist of being Luke’s father, it was a particularly better first impression on me than the first SW could have been. It’s honorable that the iconic voice of James Earl Jones lives on thanks to Darth Vader and The Lion King. A film that I’ll fondly remember with him was A Family Thing with Robert Duvall. R.I.P., James. Your force is always with us.

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