‘Clone Wars’, ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor Was 64
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tom Kane, renowned voice actor known for roles such as Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Prof. Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, died at age 64 due to complications from a stroke.
- Kane suffered a stroke in 2020 that left him unable to speak or write, leading to his retirement in 2021; he made a rare public appearance in March 2023 at the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention.
- His extensive career included voices for characters like Woodhouse on Archer, Mr. Herriman on Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and Magneto and Ultron in Marvel projects.
- Kane began voice acting at age 15 and had a long association with Lucasfilm, first voicing Yoda in a 1999 video game and continuing the role in various Star Wars projects over the years.
- He is survived by his wife Cindy and their nine children, including those adopted and fostered.