Acclaimed actor James Earl Jones has died.
He was 93.
His reps at Independent Artist Group confirmed the news to 'Deadline' on Monday. No cause of death was provided.
Per the outlet, the 'Coming To America' and 'Field of Dreams' star died this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY.
He is one of the few celebrities to have won the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).
Aside from his legendary seven-decade career, he became known for his distinctive baritone voice both onstage and screen.
The Arkabutla, Mississippi, native, who had a stutter since childhood, served in the United States Army during the Korean War before pursuing a career in acting. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 1955, he moved to New York City, just as his father, Robert Earl Jones, had done years earlier to also break into acting.
He made his debut on Broadway in 1957 in 'Sunrise at Campobello' before performing in several Shakespeare plays including 'Othello,' 'Hamlet,' and 'King Lear.'
Jones was married twice, first to singer Julienne Marie from 1968 to 1972. He married Cecilia Hart, who died in 2016. He is survived by his son Flynn, also an actor, per 'The Guardian.'
Originally published in Enstarz.
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