James Earl Jones, one of Hollywood’s most instantly recognizable voices for his roles in the ‘Star Wars’ movies “The Lion King”… You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch…is dead.

The actor’s reps say he passed away at his home in upstate New York, surrounded by family members.

James was widely respected for his decades-long career in stage, TV and film productions — most notably, perhaps, he delivered the booming and menacing voice of Darth Vader in multiple movies in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise.