Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Heartbreaking News

Magic Johnson reacted to the news of James Earl Jones passing away.

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Magic Johnson before the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

On Monday, the heartbreaking news that James Earl Jones had passed away was announced.

The 93-year-old was one of the most accomplished actors of all time.

Via Variety: "James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday. He was 93."

James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday. He was 93.https://t.co/k2OTXabcSa pic.twitter.com/a7Bqp914mW

— Variety (@Variety) September 9, 2024

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

One person who sent out a post was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson.

Johnson wrote: "Cookie and I are saddened by the news of James Earl Jones’ passing. James became one of our favorite actors when he starred in “Claudine” back in 1974, and we loved him as the voice of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” series and the classic “Coming to America”! Cookie and I are praying for the entire Jones family, his friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.🙏🏾"

Cookie and I are saddened by the news of James Earl Jones’ passing. James became one of our favorite actors when he starred in “Claudine” back in 1974, and we loved him as the voice of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” series and the classic “Coming to America”! Cookie and I are…

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 9, 2024

Fans reacted to Johnson's post.

Via @icecoldcarter3: "Damn we been losing a lot of legends as of late….what a legend he was….Mufasa being my favorite character played by him"

Damn we been losing a lot of legends as of late….what a legend he was….Mufasa being my favorite character played by him

— ICC🧊🥶 (@icecoldcarter3) September 9, 2024

Via @LadyStar_62: "My memory also goes back to the movie “Claudine”. a classic movie I love. Just yesterday I was watching my favorite series “Star Wars”, there are many. The voice will be missed along with his huge presence, my condolences to his family, Sleep in Peace “Mufasa” #JamesEarlJones 🙏🏼"

My memory also goes back to the movie “Claudine”. a classic movie I love. Just yesterday I was watching my favorite series “Star Wars”, there are many. The voice will be missed along with his huge presence, my condolences to his family, Sleep in Peace “Mufasa” #JamesEarlJones 🙏🏼

— Angel_Flowers (@LadyStar_62) September 9, 2024

Via @MediatorYou: "Field of Dreams! Oh man. Thoughts and prayers"

Field of Dreams! Oh man. Thoughts and prayers

— GenXer MediatorDrew (@MediatorYou) September 9, 2024

Via @Kobelaker8_24: "Dude was a Legend...... will never b duplicated!"

Dude was a Legend...... will never b duplicated!

— Kobelaker824(TheBlackMamba)🍌🐒🧪 (@Kobelaker8_24) September 9, 2024

Via @franklinisbored: "RIP legend"

RIP legend

— Franklin (@franklinisbored) September 9, 2024