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.comTom Kane suffered a left-sided stroke in November 2020, causing right-sided weakness 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 in a Kansas City hospital on May 18, 2026, with his representative confirming. The news marks the end of a storied career in beloved voice work in Star Wars, Call of Duty & more.