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 had a left-sided stroke in the month of November 2020, leading to weakness on his right side and injuring the speech center. December 2020 saw his daughter disclose the condition, noting he could not verbally communicate effectively and needing ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; doctors warned a return to voiceover work was uncertain. Kane passed away at 64 at a Kansas City hospital on May 18, 2026, with confirmation from his representative. His death closes a storied career in Star Wars and Nickelodeon voices.