James Earl Jones Remembered by the Broadway Community: 'The Greatest of the Greats' (Exclusive)

James Earl Jones receiving his Lifetime Achievement Tony Award in 2017.Photo:John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty James Earl Jonesmade an irrevocable impact on the theater industry. And in the wake of his death, members ofthe Broadway communityare sharing their memories with PEOPLE. The actor — whodied at his home in Dutchess County, New York on Monday, Sept. 9at the age of 93 — began his nearly seven-decade career on stage, playing Othello at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, Michigan back in 1957.

James Earl Jones Steps Back from Voicing 'Star Wars' ' Darth Vader: Report

Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock James Earl Jonesis reportedly no longer the voice ofStar Wars' most iconic villain. The actor, 91, has given Lucasfilm and its parent company, Disney, the go-ahead to use his voice in digital recreations of the iconic villain he has played for more than 40 years. Jones has been the voice of the formidable Darth Vader since the first film, later subtitledA New Hope, was released in 1977. He has never worn the suit, helmet and cape, but has provided iconic lines like the sequel’s reveal “I am your father” toMark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker.

James Fauntleroy Talks Debut Studio Album, Lessons from Rihanna: 'Time for Me to Take a Step Out' (Exclusive)

James Fauntleroy.Photo:Nick Davis Nick Davis For the last two decades,James Fauntleroyhas heard quite a few requests for him to release more solo music. He’s turned them down, for the most part, with the same response each time: “I’m not an artist.” But the Grammy winning songwriter and producer — whose work forBruno Mars,Rihanna,Kendrick Lamar,Justin Timberlakeand others has earned him critical and commercial success — has a different response to those requests today.

James Franco Sets Acting Return 4 Years After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

James Franco.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty James Francois getting back into his acting career four years after being faced with sexual misconduct allegations. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the 44-year-old Oscar nominee has been cast as a fisherman in the coming-of-age period dramaMe, Youfrom director Bille August, who made movies like 1993’sThe House of the Spiritsand 1998’sLes Misérablesadaptation. Production begins in September, the outlet reported, and the cast also includes Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.

James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet's Relationship Timeline

Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty James Middleton(Kate Middleton’s younger brother) and French financial analystAlizee Thevenetare enjoying parenthood. Middleton credits hislate dog Ellawith introducing him to his wife. Ella happened to walk up to Thevenet and brought the two together. Since that fateful first meeting, Middleton and Thevenet have taken trips, weathered a pandemic that brought several wedding postponements and welcomed many more pets to their family — including a litter of puppies,sheepand even ahive of bees.