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

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By Beatriz Oliveira

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.

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

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Photos: James Earl Jones through the years

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Opening Night Of "On Golden Pond" NEW YORK - APRIL 7: (U.S. TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actor James Earl Jones attends the opening night of "On Golden Pond" after party at Blue Fin April 7, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images) (Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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