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From the Channel 9 archives: Former Channel 9 anchor Martie Salt interviews James Earl Jones in 1990

By Beatriz Oliveira,

2024-09-09

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen -- eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader-- has died. He was 93.

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Former Channel 9 anchor Martie Salt interviewed Jones in 1990.

Read: James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor & voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Watch the full interview in the video above, and click here to read about his life.

Photos: James Earl Jones through the years

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