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Mark Hamill mourns the loss of his “father” James Earl Jones

Mark Hamill mourns the loss of James Earl Jones.

The actor, best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker, mourned Jones in a post on X shortly after news of his death at the age of 93 emerged.

Mark Hamill and James Earl Jones in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” from 1983. Everett Collection / Everett Collection

Jones lent his famous voice to the role of Hamill’s father Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” films.

“#RIP dad,” he wrote alongside a broken heart emoji while sharing a Variety article announcing Jones' death.

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Jones died on Monday, September 9, at his home in New York, a spokesman for the late actor told Variety.

James Earl Jones and Mark Hamill attend the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 11, 2017. Jones was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award that evening. Kevin Mazur

Hamill paid tribute to Jones in January on what would have been his 93rd birthday.

“To the one and only James Earl Jones: 🎂 A GIANT on stage and screen! Wishing you all the best on your special day,” Hamill wrote under two photos of Jones on Instagram. “Proud to call you #DadVader,” he added.

“With love and deep appreciation, Mar🐫”

In 2017, Hamill was on hand at the Tony Awards to honor Jones, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award.

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas also paid tribute to Jones in a statement to the Washington Post.

“James was an incredible actor, a unique voice in both art and spirit,” Lucas said. “For nearly half a century he was Darth Vader, but the secret behind it all is that he was a wonderful human being. He brought depth, sincerity and meaning to all of his roles, including the devoted husband of the late Ceci and the father of Flynn.”

“James will be missed by so many of us… friends and fans alike,” he added.

Jones first voiced the role of Darth Vader in 1977 in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. He would remain Vader’s voice for the next 50 years.

Actor James Earl Jones is seen casting his hand in cement for Disney during a special event in Pawling, New York on July 10, 2019. John Atashian / Getty Images
Star Wars Episode VI: Darth Vader in the main docking bay of the Death Star.

Jones lent his booming voice not only to Darth Vader, but also to characters such as Mufasa in the 1994 Disney animated hit “The Lion King,” the hardware store voice box in 2005's “Robots,” and the giant in the 2009 film version of the fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

He has also appeared in films such as “The Sandlot,” “Field of Dreams,” “Warning Shot,” and “Coming to America.”

In addition to his honorary Oscar in 2011, Jones even received the coveted EGOT.

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