'Star Wars' and 'Powerpuff Girls' Voice Actor Was 64
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tom Kane, a renowned voice actor known for roles in “Star Wars” and “The Powerpuff Girls,” passed away at the age of 64, as confirmed by his talent agency Galactic Productions.
- Kane voiced iconic characters including Yoda in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Admiral Ackbar in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and Professor Utonium in “The Powerpuff Girls” from 2016 to 2019.
- His extensive career also included voice work for popular video games such as “Call of Duty,” “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened,” “Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,” and “Marvel Future Revolution.”
- Kane began voice acting at age 15 in his hometown of Kansas City and suffered a stroke in 2020 that left him largely unable to speak.
- Beyond his professional achievements, Kane was a devoted family man, survived by his wife Cindy and their nine children, including those adopted and fostered.