Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for major roles in both Star Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, dies at age 64. Across multiple outlets, Kane is credited with voicing Yoda for decades in Star Wars animated productions, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and with portraying Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls. Several reports also cite his work on other animated series and roles, including Admiral Ackbar and additional characters mentioned by outlets.
The cause of death is reported as complications from a stroke Kane suffered in 2020. According to a representative cited by Times of India, Kane was hospitalized in Kansas City and died at the hospital. TMZ is described as confirming the death through Kane’s representative.
Outlets also note that Kane’s contributions were widely recognized among audiences and that tributes appear on social media following the announcement. While the details about the final circumstances are limited to reporting from a representative, the overall accounts agree on Kane’s age, his prominent voice roles, and the stroke-related complications leading to his death.
