Tom Kane, Star Wars And Voice Acting Legend, Has Died At 64
Tom Kane, a renowned voice actor known for his role as Yoda in Star Wars, has passed away at the age of 64. He had been facing health challenges since a stroke in 2020, which led to his retirement from voice acting. Kane's legacy includes a vast array of characters in animation and video games, leaving a lasting impact on fans worldwide.
- ▪Tom Kane was a prolific voice actor who played Yoda in various Star Wars productions.
- ▪He passed away at the age of 64, following health issues stemming from a stroke in 2020.
- ▪Kane was also known for voicing characters in The Powerpuff Girls and the Call of Duty series.
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Tom Kane, Star Wars And Voice Acting Legend, Has Died At 64 The actor played Yoda for decades, as well as characters in Powerpuff Girls and more By Kenneth Shepard Published May 18, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! © Photo: Tom Kane Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor in video games and animation, has died at 64. Galactic Productions, a talent agency that helps book actors and more for convention appearances, posted about Kane’s passing on its Facebook page with a tribute to his work, though it doesn’t get into specifics about his passing. Kane was publicly dealing with health troubles following a stroke in 2020, which left him unable to speak, leading to his retirement from voice acting.
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