Tom Kane, Iconic ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Has Died
Tom Kane, a renowned voice actor known for his work in 'Star Wars' and 'Powerpuff Girls', has passed away at the age of 64. He had a prolific career spanning nearly 50 years, contributing his voice to numerous films, TV shows, and video games. Kane was particularly celebrated for voicing Yoda in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and Admiral Ackbar in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
- ▪Tom Kane was a voice actor with a career lasting nearly 50 years.
- ▪He was best known for voicing Yoda in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'.
- ▪Kane passed away at the age of 64 after suffering a stroke in 2020.
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- ▪ ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tom Kane dies at 64 — NBC News — Top
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- ▪ Tom Kane Dies: ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, ‘Powerpuff Girls’, ‘Archer’ Voice Actor Was 64 — Deadline
- ▪ ‘Star Wars’ voice actor Tom Kane dead at 64 — Page Six
- ▪ Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64 — TheWrap
- ▪ Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64 — Variety
- ▪ Star Wars and Call of Duty Voice Actor Tom Kane Has Died — r/Games
- ▪ ‘Star Wars’ Voice Actor Tom Kane Dead At 64 — Dailycaller
- ▪ Tom Kane, Star Wars And Voice Acting Legend, Has Died At 64 — Kotaku
- ▪ Legendary Star Wars Voice Actor Tom Kane Dead at 64 — r/news
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Even if you didn’t know Tom Kane’s name, there’s a very good chance you knew his voice. Working in the field for the better part of 50 years, Kane lent his voice to film, TV, video games, and more. Basically, he was in everything: the Marvel Universe, Call of Duty, Powerpuff Girls, and Disney Parks, just to name a few. After suffering a stroke in 2020, Kane retired from voice acting, and this week, he passed away at the age of…
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