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 experienced a left hemispheric stroke in the month of November 2020, leading to weakness on his right side and injuring the speech center. December 2020 saw his daughter disclose the condition, stating he couldn't communicate verbally effectively and requiring continued speech, occupational, and physical therapy; doctors warned a return to voiceover work was uncertain. He died at age 64 in a Kansas City hospital on May 18, 2026, with confirmation from his representative. His death closes a storied career in beloved voice work in Star Wars, Call of Duty & more.