Latest News About Tom Kane suffers a left-sided stroke

Updated 2026-06-18 02:00

The veteran voice actor experienced a left hemispheric stroke in November of 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 requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; medical staff cautioned he might not resume voiceover work. He died at age 64 at a Kansas City hospital on the 18th of May, 2026, with confirmation from his representative. The news marks the end of a storied career in voice roles for Star Wars and Nickelodeon.

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