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 November 2020, causing right-sided weakness and damaging the speech center. December 2020 saw his daughter disclose the condition, stating he couldn't communicate verbally effectively and requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; doctors warned he might not return to voiceover work. He died at age 64 at a Kansas City hospital on the 18th of May, 2026, with confirmation from his representative. The passing closes a storied career in Star Wars and Nickelodeon voices.