NASA honours James Earl Jones with Mufasa-shaped star formation: 'Look at the stars'
"Today, we look up at the stars and remember the great James Earl Jones. As Mufasa, he reminded us that those stars will always be there to guide us," NASA wrote in the heartfelt tribute that touched a million hearts.
James Earl Jones, who lent his deep baritone and became the voice of Mufasa in The Lion King, breathed his last on Monday. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing at his New York residence. He was 93. The cause of death has not been reported at the moment.
The actor was known for his roles in the original The Lion King movie, Star Wars, where he lent his voice to Darth Vader, and Field of Dreams.
NASA's heavenly tribute to James Earl Jones who voiced Mufasa in The Lion King
"Look at the stars..." ?
¡ª NASA (@NASA) September 9, 2024
Today, we look up at the stars and remember the great James Earl Jones. As Mufasa, he reminded us that those stars will always be there to guide us. pic.twitter.com/whVBrH7Tk1
NASA honoured the renowned actor with an image shaped to look like the outline of Mufasa, a beloved character he lent his voice to in the popular '94 movie The Lion King. "Today, we look up at the stars and remember the great James Earl Jones. As Mufasa, he reminded us that those stars will always be there to guide us," the caption read.
The actor's father Robert Earl Jones, who started his career in 1939, paved the way to Hollywood for him. He was seen in movies like The Sting, Lying Lips, Witness and The Cotton Club.
In his 1972 movie The Man, he played the role of Douglass Dilman, a senator who found presidency thrust upon him. And this way James Earl Jones etched his name in history by becoming the first Black actor to play the role of a US president.
NASA's post touched a million hearts as it got 1.3 million views, 30.2k likes and heartfelt comments.
Heartfelt reactions to NASA's 'Mufasa' post
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