Tom Kane, Iconic ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Has Died
- Voice actor Tom Kane, recognized for work in Star Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, died at 64 on Monday. His representative Zach McGinnis confirmed the passing, though no cause was disclosed.
- Starting at 15 years old, Kane built a career spanning more than four decades as a utility voice across major franchises, earning recognition for his range and ability to emulate other performers.
- He voiced Jedi Master Yoda in The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls. Other credits include Ghost of Tsushima, Fortnite, and the 2011 Smurfs movie.
- Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy Roberts, and nine children. He was a devoted husband and father who built a loving family alongside his extensive career.
- After suffering a stroke in 2020, Kane retired from voice acting in 2021. His legacy continues through the characters and stories he brought to life for countless fans.
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Voice actor dies following stroke complications
LOS ANGELES, California — Veteran voice actor Tom Kane, best known for voicing Yoda in the animated “Star Wars” universe and Professor Utonium in “The Powerpuff Girls,” has died at 64 following complications related to a stroke he suffered in 2020. Kane died Monday at a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by family.
The voice of Master Yoda went out. Actor Tom Kane died at the age of 64 from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020, as announced by Zachery McGinnis, representative of the dubbing interpreter. In statements to USA Today, McGinnis pointed out that "from his unforgettable performances in Star Wars to countless series of animation, documentaries and video games, Tom brought wisdom, strength, humor and emotion to every role he played. His vo…
American actor Tom Kane has died at the age of 64. He was best known for his voice in the Star Wars animated series and also appeared in a number of Marvel projects. He had been in retirement for the past few years due to illness.
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