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 the month of November 2020, leading to weakness on his right side and injuring the speech center. His daughter publicized the condition in December 2020, noting he could not verbally communicate effectively and needing ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; doctors warned he might not return to voiceover work. He died at age 64 in a Kansas City hospital on May 18, 2026, with confirmation from his representative. The news marks the end of a storied career in voice roles for Star Wars and Nickelodeon.