Best Actor James Earl Jones Dies | Who Died Today

hello everyone Immortal line here welcome back to another video on our Channel today we'll be presenting a list of famous celebrities who have passed away with announcements of their passing made in the last 24 hours as always we have special tributes images in our today's most important headline section but before we proceed we'd greatly appreciate your support please give this video a thumbs up let's get started thank you there on the rocks that beautiful girl come to me my child number five James Earl Jones passed away on September 9th 2024 at the age of 93 known for his powerful voice that left an indelible mark on Hollywood Jones was born in 1931 in Arab butla Mississippi as a child he struggled with a stutter but poetry and acting helped him overcome the challenge while studying Premed in college Jones served in the Korean War before turning to acting eventually becoming one of the most iconic figures in cinema and theater one of his crowning achievements was earning the prestigious egot status with Emmy Grammy Oscar and Tony Awards under his belt his deep voice brought life to Unforgettable characters like Darth Vader and maasa described as a stirring basso profond his voice added both gravel and gravitas to every project he touched etching his presence into the minds of millions in 1968 Jones married actress Julianne Marie whom he met during a performance of a fellow though the couple divorced in 1972 without children he later married actress Cecilia Hart in 1982 with whom he had a son Flynn sadly heart passed away from ovarian cancer in 2016 in 2016 Jones spoke publicly about his long battle with type 2 diabetes which had been diagnosed in the mid 1990s he was also a devout Roman Catholic having converted during his military service his deep authoritative voice became the signature sound of CNN and after his passing the Empire State Building was lit up as Darth Vader in tribute former President Bill Clinton praised Jones calling him a brilliant actor who brought to life some of the most iconic characters Jones dominated stage screen and television for decades and his commanding voice made him much more than just an actor he was a true artist his legacy will live on through his voice which continues to resonate across [Applause] Generations oh say can you see by the dawn's early light but so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming whose broad strikes and bright stars through the perilous fight all the ramp parts we watched were so gallantly streaming number four John cassiday born December 14th 19 1971 was an American comic book artist writer and television director who passed away on September 9th 2024 in New York City known for his critically acclaimed work on planetary astonishing X-Men Captain America and Star Wars cassaday left an indelible mark on the comic book industry cassaday made notable appearances in the 2002 Wizard World sponsored documentary and the 2006 DVD documentary Generation X the comic book history of the X-Men his acting credits include small roles in the 2012 horror filmhouse on the hill and ITV Playhouse in addition to penciling and inking his interior comic Pages cassaday was renowned for his cover work where he utilized ink and charcoal he frequently collaborated with Laura Martin who digitally colored most of his covers cassaday's Artistry and contributions to the comic book world have left a significant Legacy and his passing at the age of 52 hased left a profound void in the [Music] industry number three Rebecca chepi's life was filled with triumphs but it ended in a heart-wrenching tragedy a national treasure for Uganda she proudly represented her country in numerous International championships since 2010 including the iaf world cross country championships World mountain and trail running championships and the world Athletics Championships in 2024 she took part in the women's marathon at the Summer Olympics in Paris marking another milestone in her illustrious career on September 1st 2024 however her life took a devastating turn while at her residence in trans Zoya County Kenya Becca was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend who doused her in petrol and set her on fire the horrific attack left her with Burns covering 80% of her body and she was rushed to the hospital in critical condition despite the best efforts of medical professionals on September 5th 2024 she succumbed to multiple organ failure caused by her severe burns her attacker was also injured and hospitalized after the incident Rebecca's tragic and untimely death at the age of 33 shocked the sporting world and left a nation in mourning while she will forever be remembered for her incredible athletic Feats her story will also serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impacts of domestic violence Rebecca chpi leaves behind a legacy of strength resilience and unwavering determination but also a deep sense of Sorrow for the dreams that were tragically cut short [Music] number two Herby flowers specializing in bass guitar double bass and tuba flowers was a key member of renowned groups like T rex blue mink and Sky however he gained widespread Fame as a studio musician working with music Legends like Elton John David Bowie Lou Reed and Paul McCartney his most iconic contribution is the unforgettable Baseline in Lou Reed's walk on the wild side throughout his career flowers played on over 500 hit songs making him one of the most respected musicians in the UK another memorable moment in his career was the double layered Baseline in David essex's hit rock on 1973 earning him a humorous 24b for the job Herby flowers a legendary English musician passed away on September 5th 2024 at the age of 86 flowers became a key figure not only in British music but globally through his collaborations with some of the greatest names in pop and rock born on May 19th 1938 in eisworth middlex Herby flowers left an indelible mark on the music world contributing timeless music Across decades [Music] number one Carol Dawson a Monumental figure in the world of basketball passed away on September 9th 2024 at the age of 86 best known for his pivotal role as the Houston Rockets assistant coach and later General manager Dawson's career spanned 27 iconic years under his leadership the Rockets captured two NBA championships in the 1990s most notably in 1994 and 1995 with Legends like Clyde Drexler and hakeim elijuan dominating the court Dawson was not just a strategist but a mentor who formed deep connections with players helping them flourish Beyond his championships Dawson's career impacted countless NBA stars shaping their skills and guiding them to great greatness even after retiring in 2007 his influence on the game endured and he remained a beloved figure within the Rockets organization Carol Dawson's Legacy is more than just titles it's the passion for the game and the countless lives he touched throughout his career his contributions to basketball will forever be remembered and the rockets family will continue to honor his memory [Music]