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James Earl Jones reflects on voicing Star Wars' Darth Vader
Legendary actor James Earl Jones recalls the process of recording the voice of Darth Vader, one of his most famous roles.
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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen – eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to Mufasa in The Lion King and Darth Vader in Star Wars – has died.
- by Mark Kennedy
Olympic marathon runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, had sustained burns to 80 per cent of her body.
Brisbane food identity and markets founder Jan Power dies
Power’s family said the cook, arts patron and founder of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets, who helped transform Brisbane’s food scene, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday night.
- by Marissa Calligeros and Nick Dent
US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage
The singer, 53, was seen struggling as he climbed onto a platform during Friday’s performance in Connecticut, before passing out.
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New Zealand
‘A mighty tree has fallen’: New Zealand’s Maori King Tuheitia dies
King Charles, NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and former PM Jacinda Ardern are among those paying tribute to the country’s Maori King.
- by Ben McKay
Sex, soccer and tabloid stings: Never a dull moment with Sven-Goran Eriksson’s escapades
The England team manager made headlines on and off the pitch in a remarkable career.
- by John Percy
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Feminism
Chained to a Brisbane bar, Merle made her mark. Now a statue is promised
Thornton and friend Rosalie Bogner famously chained themselves to the Regatta Hotel bar in a 1965 protest. The state has vowed to memorialise her with a statue.
- by William Davis and Matt Dennien
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Tragedy
‘Hard to think he’s not here’: Footy reporter’s dad pays tribute to son
Sam Landsberger’s father, Jake, says the endless tributes to his son are a testament to the fantastic relationships he forged with colleagues and sports stars alike.
- by Danny Russell, Lachlan Abbott and Cassandra Morgan
Pioneer of daytime talk shows Phil Donahue dies
Donahue’s willingness to explore the hot-button social issues of the day emerged immediately. In 1967, he featured an atheist as his first guest.
- by Julie Carr Smyth
‘Left us far too soon’: Hundreds mourn former mayor and rising political star
Sarah Carter, the western suburbs councillor who campaigned against child poverty, packed as much as she could into her too-short life, mourners at her funeral heard.
- by Adam Carey