JAMES EARL JONES HAS DIED.

KAYNA WHITWORTH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good afternoon everybody. I'm Kayna Whitworth and we are coming on the air right now because ABC News has just learned that legendary actor James Earl Jones has died. He's an actor many of you are familiar with. He was known for his powerful roles both on stage and on film. He was defined by his booming voice, the voice of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise. His unforgettable role in the "Field of Dreams," the voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King," the winner of two Tony awards and the commanding performance that he had certainly in any role. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]