James Earl Jones Mufasa 2024 News. Disney legend james earl jones, who provided the voices for iconic characters such as darth vader and mufasa, has passed away at the age of 93. James earl jones, who provided the voice of mufasa in the classic animated the lion king, will not be returning for this film.

James earl jones was the acclaimed actor whose deep, rich voice was featured as darth vader in several “star wars” films and as mufasa in “the lion king.” died: Aaron pierre and kelvin harrison jr.