Kevin Costner reacts to ‘Field of Dreams’ co-star James Earl Jones’ death: ‘Rest in Peace, friend’
nypost.comafter the latter’s death on Monday, Sept. 9 at age 93. Costner shared his heartfelt post on social media. A post shared by Kevin Costner (@kevincostner)“Just hearing the news of James Earl Jones’s passing,” Costner began via Instagram. “That booming voice.
That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I’ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includes Field of Dreams.”He continued to highlight Jones’ talent.“If you’ve seen it, you know that this movie wouldn’t be the same with anyone else in his role.
Only he could bring that kind of magic to a movie about baseball and a corn field in Iowa. I’m grateful to have been a witness to him making that magic happen,” Costner shared.The actor ended his tribute by writing, “Rest in peace, friend.”Jones, famous for being the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in Disney’s animated hit “The Lion King,” died at his Dutchess County, NY, home on Monday.
His representative confirmed his death with Deadline.During his lifetime, he was the recipient of many awards, scoring the rare EGOT honor with an asterisk.
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