Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for work in “Star Wars” and Cartoon Network’s “The Powerpuff Girls,” has died at age 64. Multiple outlets report that his death was announced by his talent agency, Galactic Productions, via social media. NBC News and others say Kane died Monday, May 18, in Kansas City, after complications related to a stroke he suffered in 2020. Several reports add that Kane had been living with effects of the stroke for more than five years and that he retired in 2021.
Kane’s most cited roles include voicing characters in the “Star Wars” franchise, including “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” and playing Professor Utonium on “The Powerpuff Girls.” Other widely listed credits across coverage include voice work for animated series such as “Archer” and “Kim Possible.” Some outlets also note his extensive involvement in video games. Representatives and outlets describe him as a prolific performer whose voice appeared across decades of animation and games.
