‘Left a Mark on Generations’: Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Did the Unthinkable to Make Sure His Iconic Voice Will Live Forever 

The world is mourning the loss of beloved Broadway actor James Earl Jones, who died on Monday, Sept. 9 at age 93. While fans will miss his physical presence, the Academy Award recipient worked with Disney to allow his presence to live on in future work through technology. Jones was not only a trailblazing actor whose performances broke barriers on Broadway since 1957 in iconic plays such as “The Great White Way,” “Of Mice and Men,” “Paul Robeson,” and his acclaimed portrayal of Troy Maxson in August Wilson’s original production of “Fences,” but he was also a man whose booming voice captivated audiences across seven different decades. James Earl Jones transitions on Monday, Sept. 9, at the age of 93. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, Fil) The Tony award-winning actor’s fan base spanned generations also, from the Greatest Generation to baby boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, Gen Zers, people all over the world knew his iconic voice. Beyond his theatrical achievements, Jones was the voice behind some of the most memorable characters in entertainment history. He narrated 27 books of the Bible in an audiobook, voiced King Mufasa in the original “Lion King,” and, perhaps most famously, brought to life the menacing...