‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tom Kane dies at 64
Tom Kane, a renowned voice actor known for his roles in 'Star Wars' and 'The Powerpuff Girls,' passed away at the age of 64 due to complications from a stroke. His representative described him as a legendary figure whose work influenced the childhoods of millions. Kane's contributions to the voice acting industry will be remembered through the beloved characters he portrayed.
- ▪Tom Kane died from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020.
- ▪He was best known for voicing characters in the 'Star Wars' franchise and Professor Utonium in 'The Powerpuff Girls.'
- ▪Kane's voice became iconic through his roles in various animated series, video games, and documentaries.
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Culture & Trends‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tom Kane dies at 64His representative remembered him as a “legendary voice actor whose work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions around the world.” Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Tom Kane at the U.S. premiere of "Star Wars The Clone Wars" in Hollywood in 2008.Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 9:26 AM EDTBy Minyvonne Burke and Joe KottkeTom Kane, who voiced characters in the “Star Wars” franchise and Professor Utonium in Cartoon Network’s “The Powerpuff Girls,” died Monday from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020.
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