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An appreciation: James Earl Jones, an actor whose voice could menace or melt

From childhood trauma and the stutter it caused, Jones built a career of conviction, breadth and acclaim.

James Earl Jones accepts the lifetime achievement award at the Tony Awards in New York, June 11, 2017. He died Monday at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93.
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James Earl Jones accepts the lifetime achievement award at the Tony Awards in New York, June 11, 2017. He died Monday at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93.
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From childhood trauma and the stutter it caused, James Earl Jones built a career of conviction, breadth and acclaim.

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