THE LION KING (1994) Scene: Long live the King, Mufasas Death

While desperately trying to rescue his son Simba (Jonathan TaylorThomas) in the midst of a stampede, Mufasa (James Earl Jones) is thrown and killed by his brother Scar (Jeremy Irons). The Lion King : A film by Roger Allers Rob Minkoff. Starring: Matthew Brodderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane Jonathan TaylorThomas.