Claim Details

James Earl Jones died on Monday at the age of 93, according to his agent.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 9.2
  • Relevance 10.0
  • Authority 9.6
  • Accuracy 9.6
  • Purpose 9.2
Sources:
James Earl Jones Dead, Cause of Death — Actor Was 93 - TVLine

The veteran actor passed away at his home in New York on Monday morning, his reps confirmed. He was known for his roles in Star Wars, The Lion King, Field of Dreams, and many other films and TV shows.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 24, 2024.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' death.
  • Authority (8.0): TVLine is a reputable source for entertainment news, but it may not be as authoritative as a more official obituary or statement from the actor's family.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The source provides accurate information about James Earl Jones' death, but it may not be entirely reliable without further confirmation from a more official source.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to inform readers about the death of James Earl Jones. However, there might be some bias in the way the news is presented, as it is an entertainment news site.
Actor James Earl Jones, a beloved baritone, dies at 93 : NPR

One of America's most beloved actors, James Earl Jones, died Monday at age 93. He was at home in Dutchess County, N.Y. surrounded by his family, his longtime agent Barry McPherson confirmed to NPR.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on 2024-09-23.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, as it discusses the death of James Earl Jones.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from a reputable news organization, NPR, which is known for its credibility and accuracy.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct, as it confirms the death of James Earl Jones and provides details about his passing.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, and it is free of bias, as it simply reports on the death of James Earl Jones without any apparent agenda or prejudice.
James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars ... - CNN

Actor James Earl Jones, known for his booming voice and many memorable performances, died Monday morning, according to his agent Barry McPherson. CNN values your feedback 1.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on 2024-09-23.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' death.
  • Authority (10.0): CNN is a reputable news source with a long history of accurate reporting.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The source provides specific details about James Earl Jones' death, including the date and confirmation from his agent.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, and it appears to be free of bias.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

FILE - James Earl Jones arrives before the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen has died at age 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2024, at home.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 24, 2024, and the information provided is about a recent event.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, as it discusses James Earl Jones' death and provides details such as his age and the confirmation from his agent.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from AP News, which is a reputable news agency known for providing accurate and reliable information.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct, as it comes from a credible news source and includes confirmation from Jones' agent.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to inform readers about the death of James Earl Jones. The source appears to be free of bias, providing factual information without any apparent agenda.
James Earl Jones, legendary actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93

The legendary actor of stage and screen, who voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa, was a convert to the Catholic faith and a fan of Shakespeare. He died at his home in New York on Monday, according to ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 21, 2024, and the claim is about a recent event.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, as it discusses the death of James Earl Jones.
  • Authority (8.0): The source is from a reputable news agency, Catholic News Agency, which has a good reputation for accuracy and reliability.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The source provides accurate information about James Earl Jones' death, including his age and the fact that he was a Catholic convert.
  • Purpose (7.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to inform readers about the death of James Earl Jones. However, there might be some bias due to the source being a Catholic news agency, which could influence the presentation of the information.
James Earl Jones Dead, Cause of Death — Actor Was 93 - TVLine

Print This Page. Veteran actor James Earl Jones, whose distinct voice made him a staple of film and television, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y. He was 93. His reps at ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 23, 2024.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' death.
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from TVLine, a reputable entertainment news website.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet seems reliable and truthful, as it includes specific details like the location of his home and his age.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a news article reporting on the death of James Earl Jones. However, it may have some bias due to its focus on entertainment news.
Actor James Earl Jones, a beloved baritone, dies at 93 : NPR

One of America's most beloved actors, James Earl Jones, died Monday at age 93. He was at home in Dutchess County, N.Y. surrounded by his family, his longtime agent Barry McPherson confirmed to NPR.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on 2024-09-23.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, as it discusses James Earl Jones' death.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from a reputable news organization, NPR, which is known for its credibility and accuracy.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct, as it confirms the death of James Earl Jones at the age of 93.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, and it is free of bias, as it simply reports the news without any apparent agenda.
James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars ... - CNN

Actor James Earl Jones, known for his booming voice and many memorable performances, died Monday morning, according to his agent Barry McPherson. CNN values your feedback 1.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 24, 2024, and the claim is about an event that occurred on Monday, which would be September 9, 2024.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, as it discusses the death of James Earl Jones and provides details about his passing.
  • Authority (10.0): CNN is a reputable news source with a long history of providing accurate and reliable information.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The source provides specific details about James Earl Jones' death, including the date and the confirmation from his agent, which suggests that the information is reliable and correct.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a news report on the death of a well-known actor. There is no apparent bias in the article, as it simply reports the facts of the event.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

FILE - James Earl Jones arrives before the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen has died at age 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2024, at home.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The information is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 24, 2024.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' death.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from AP News, a reputable news agency known for accurate and reliable information.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the snippet confirms the claim that James Earl Jones died at the age of 93, and it includes a statement from his agent, Barry McPherson, which adds credibility to the information.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a news report about the death of a famous actor. There is no apparent bias in the information provided.
James Earl Jones, legendary actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93

By Jonah McKeown. CNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 18:15 pm. James Earl Jones, a distinguished actor of stage and screen who was a convert to the Catholic faith, died Monday at age 93. Known for lending ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from September 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones' death.
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from a reputable news agency, Catholic News Agency, which has a history of accurate reporting.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The source provides specific details about James Earl Jones' death, including the date and age, and cites an agent as the source of the information.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a news report on the death of a notable figure. However, there might be some bias due to the religious affiliation of the news agency.
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