‘Star Wars’ voice actor Tom Kane dead at 64
Tom Kane, a renowned voice actor known for his work in the 'Star Wars' universe, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was confirmed by his talent agency, which praised his contributions to the entertainment industry. The cause of his death has not been disclosed at this time.
- ▪Tom Kane was a voice actor celebrated for his roles in the 'Star Wars' franchise and various animated series.
- ▪His talent agency, Galactic Productions, announced his death on May 18, 2026.
- ▪The agency highlighted the impact of his work on the childhoods of millions around the world.
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TV ‘Star Wars’ voice actor Tom Kane dead at 64 By Carson Blackwelder Published May 18, 2026, 4:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Tom Kane, a voice actor known for roles in the “Star Wars” universe and several popular cartoon series, has died at 64. Kane’s death was announced by his talent agency, Galactic Productions, on Monday. A cause of death was not immediately revealed. “Today we say goodbye to Tom Kane — a legendary voice actor whose work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions around the world,” the company’s statement began.
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