ORLANDO, Fla. — 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.
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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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