Star Wars icon Tom Kane dies at 64 after stroke 'damaged his brain'
Tom Kane, the beloved voice actor famous for roles in Star Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, has died aged 64. He is survived by his wife and nine children.
www.the-express.comThe veteran voice actor suffered a left-sided stroke in November of 2020, causing right-sided weakness and injuring the speech center. His daughter publicized the condition in December 2020, noting he could not verbally communicate effectively and requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; doctors warned he might not return to voiceover work. Kane passed away at 64 in a Kansas City hospital on May 18, 2026, with his representative confirming. The news marks the end of a storied career in Star Wars and Nickelodeon voices.