James Earl Jones, known for his roles in «Field of Dreams», - «The Lion King», - and «Star Wars», - has passed away — the cause of death is unknown
10 september 2024 в 19:37
James Earl Jones, best known for his roles in movies such as «Field of Dreams», - «The Lion King», - «Star Wars», - and others, passed away at the age of 93, as announced on Monday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
Over the past decade, Jones became an advocate for diabetics, publicly confirming in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Here is everything you need to know about the actor’s long-term battle with this disease.
Jones openly spoke about his struggle with diabetes since he revealed in a 2016 interview that he was diagnosed in the mid-1990s while attending a diet and exercise program.
«I was lucky that it was discovered completely by accident», - Jones shared.
He explained, «One day I fell asleep sitting on a bench in the gym, and the doctor who happened to be there saw me and said, 'This is not normal.'»
Since then, he has been vocal about his journey with this disease, advocating for diabetes awareness and emphasizing the importance of managing the condition.
Although he once admitted that there were «difficult changes» with diabetes, such as giving up his favorite strawberry pie, Jones felt fortunate because of the support and resources available to him — from the doctor in the gym who first suggested he get tested, to his immediate family who helped him «stay on track».
«I realized that when I was diagnosed with diabetes, my whole family became diabetics. Not that they suffered from the same thing as me, but they understand, and we have to work as a family, living with diabetes», - he explained. «They became my support», - he continued, adding, «as well as my doctors».
«I had a doctor who suggested I try Invokana, and I found that it really helps me balance my blood sugar levels. I’m happy that anyone who has such help really starts to love their numbers».
At the time of the interview, he announced his collaboration with the pharmaceutical company Janssen to promote their type 2 diabetes medication, Invokana, which he had been using for several years. Invokana, known as a «urine drug», - works by removing excess glucose through urine.
Jones shared that although his mother and other family members were also diagnosed with diabetes and acknowledged that certain ethnic groups are at greater risk, he knew little about the disease until his own diagnosis.
Reflecting on what he learned about his health, Jones said, «It comes down to being in harmony with your body, and I am sure that the body tells us things long before we realize what is happening. Since then, it has become my task to be more attentive to what my body is telling me».
In recent years, there have been speculations about Jones’s health, especially rumors of a cancer diagnosis circulating in the media. These rumors may have arisen due to his reduced public presence, especially after the death of his wife, Cecilia Hart, in 2016 from ovarian cancer. However, there is no confirmed evidence that Jones was ever diagnosed with cancer.
Regarding his reduced public presence, Jones explained his shift in focus from work to advocacy.
«I love to work. I had the chance to play some very interesting roles in my career, but I find that life with type 2 diabetes is one of the most challenging roles I have ever played. This is what I am ready to talk about», - he said.
Jones leaves behind his son, Flynn Earl Jones, whom he shared with Hart
Over the past decade, Jones became an advocate for diabetics, publicly confirming in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Here is everything you need to know about the actor’s long-term battle with this disease.
Jones openly spoke about his struggle with diabetes since he revealed in a 2016 interview that he was diagnosed in the mid-1990s while attending a diet and exercise program.
«I was lucky that it was discovered completely by accident», - Jones shared.
He explained, «One day I fell asleep sitting on a bench in the gym, and the doctor who happened to be there saw me and said, 'This is not normal.'»
Since then, he has been vocal about his journey with this disease, advocating for diabetes awareness and emphasizing the importance of managing the condition.
Although he once admitted that there were «difficult changes» with diabetes, such as giving up his favorite strawberry pie, Jones felt fortunate because of the support and resources available to him — from the doctor in the gym who first suggested he get tested, to his immediate family who helped him «stay on track».
«I realized that when I was diagnosed with diabetes, my whole family became diabetics. Not that they suffered from the same thing as me, but they understand, and we have to work as a family, living with diabetes», - he explained. «They became my support», - he continued, adding, «as well as my doctors».
«I had a doctor who suggested I try Invokana, and I found that it really helps me balance my blood sugar levels. I’m happy that anyone who has such help really starts to love their numbers».
At the time of the interview, he announced his collaboration with the pharmaceutical company Janssen to promote their type 2 diabetes medication, Invokana, which he had been using for several years. Invokana, known as a «urine drug», - works by removing excess glucose through urine.
Jones shared that although his mother and other family members were also diagnosed with diabetes and acknowledged that certain ethnic groups are at greater risk, he knew little about the disease until his own diagnosis.
Reflecting on what he learned about his health, Jones said, «It comes down to being in harmony with your body, and I am sure that the body tells us things long before we realize what is happening. Since then, it has become my task to be more attentive to what my body is telling me».
In recent years, there have been speculations about Jones’s health, especially rumors of a cancer diagnosis circulating in the media. These rumors may have arisen due to his reduced public presence, especially after the death of his wife, Cecilia Hart, in 2016 from ovarian cancer. However, there is no confirmed evidence that Jones was ever diagnosed with cancer.
Regarding his reduced public presence, Jones explained his shift in focus from work to advocacy.
«I love to work. I had the chance to play some very interesting roles in my career, but I find that life with type 2 diabetes is one of the most challenging roles I have ever played. This is what I am ready to talk about», - he said.
Jones leaves behind his son, Flynn Earl Jones, whom he shared with Hart
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