One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions to Star Wars were immeasurable. He’ll be greatly missed," actor Mark Hamill, who played Vader's son Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies, said in a statement to The Associated Press

james Earl Jones will forever be remembered as The GOAT. It was truly a privilege to direct him and a Blessing to be loved by him. We will forever speak his name and tell the great stories that will become Legend and Myth and seed generations to come," said actor and dancer Debbie Allen, who directed Jones in the 2008 Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, on Instagram.

Legendary doesn’t even begin to describe his iconic roles and impact on cinema forever. His voice and talent will be remembered always. Sending love to his family, friends and countless fans in all the galaxies, far, far away," stated actor Octavia Spencer on Instagram.

James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces," wrote actor LeVar Burton, on X