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James Earl Jones has officially announced his retirement from voicing the Star Wars character Darth Vader, a role he has played for 40 years. He signed over rights to use his voice.

Jones debuted as Darth Vader in 1977 and most recently appeared in a Disney+ series.

Jones debuted as Darth Vader in 1977 and most recently appeared in a Disney+ series.

Jones debuted as Darth Vader in 1977 and most recently appeared in a Disney+ series.

Jones debuted as Darth Vader in 1977 and most recently appeared in a Disney+ series.

The newly restored Cort Theatre on Broadway has been renamed after James Earl Jones, becoming the second theater on the Great White Way named after a Black artist. During Monday’s

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Hollywood stars like Samuel L. Jackson joined stage veterans at Mondays dedication.

NEW YORK (AP) — The newly restored Cort Theatre on Broadway has been renamed after James Earl Jones, becoming the second theater on the Great White Way named after a Black artist.

The newly restored Cort Theatre on Broadway has been renamed after James Earl Jones, becoming the second Broadway theater named after a Black artist. Jones, 91, did not attend Monday's ceremony.

Also, watch the Tony-winning veteran actor's reaction as he sees the refurbishment of the theatre for the first time.