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, causing right-sided weakness and damage to his speech centers. December 2020 saw his daughter disclose the condition, stating he couldn't communicate verbally effectively and requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; medical staff cautioned he might not resume voiceover work. He died at age 64 in Kansas City hospital on the 18th of May, 2026, with his representative confirming. His death closes a storied career in beloved voice work in Star Wars, Call of Duty & more.