Tom Kane death: Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls voice actor dies aged 64
Actor voiced several characters in the 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' series, as well as Professor Utonium in 'The Powerpuff Girls'
www.independent.co.ukTom Kane, the voice actor known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, has died in May 2026 at age 64. Reports say he passed away in a Kansas City hospital, with his death attributed to complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020, and his family and representatives have publicly confirmed the news. His death is widely covered by entertainment outlets and tribute posts from his agency and colleagues.
Key details from recent reporting:
- Official confirmation came from his talent agency, Galactic Productions, via a public statement, noting the stroke he suffered in 2020 and subsequent complications as the cause of death.[1][5][6]
- TMZ and several outlets cite that he died on May 18, 2026, surrounded by family.[2][5]
- Kane’s notable roles include Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls; he also did voice work for various other projects and was a respected veteran in the industry.[3][5][1]
If you’d like, I can pull together a quick timeline of his major roles and a short memorial-style tribute based on the most reliable sources, and provide direct citations after each fact.