May the Force be with you J. E. J. pic.twitter.com/gTYMpJizey
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) September 10, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:21pm on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday Entertainment
Following the death of James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader, on September 9, 2024, the Empire State Building paid tribute by showcasing a dynamic light display. The building was lit up in red, casting Darth Vader’s shadow, with a video of the character’s walk and Star Wars music. The tribute, shared on the building’s X account, quickly went viral, amassing nearly 10 million views. Fans praised the gesture, celebrating Jones’s legendary voice. The Empire State Building clarified that the display was part of a Star Wars light show earlier this year.
