TheForce.net: Tom Kane Passes Away
May 18, 2026: The voice of so many beloved characters was just 64 years old.
www.theforce.netTom Kane, the voice actor known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, has died at age 64. Reports indicate he passed away around May 17–18, 2026, with his family by his side in Kansas City, and that his death followed complications from a 2020 stroke. Several outlets have covered the news, including TMZ and Geo News, citing his representative and family statements. If you’d like, I can pull up and summarize a few reliable articles with direct quotes and dates.
Key points from coverage:
- Cause of death: complications related to a stroke he suffered in 2020 (sources consistently cite this context) [web sources cited below].
- Notable roles: Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, among many other voice acting credits [web sources cited below].
- Family statements: his representative emphasized that his voice will live on through his work, and highlighted his role as a husband and father [web sources cited below].
Selected sources you can check for details:
- TMZ: Tom Kane dead at 64; cause of death linked to 2020 stroke; surrounded by family.[3]
- Geo News: Tom Kane dies at 64; cause: stroke complications; hospital in Kansas City.[2]
- The News (PK): Overview of death and stroke history; daughter’s statements from 2020 about the stroke.[4]
- The Sun: Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls actor passes away; mentions complications from stroke.[9]
- Newsweek: Obituary summary of Tom Kane’s roles and death at 64.[10]
Would you like me to compile a brief, sourced obituary-style write-up or a timeline of his major roles and career milestones with citations?