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Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at Age 64

Tom Kane, known for voicing Yoda in Star Wars and characters in The Powerpuff Girls, died Monday in Kansas City, Missouri. His representative said he was surrounded by family at the time of his death.

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Voice actor Tom Kane died Monday at a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 64, his representative said. Kane was best known for voicing Yoda and other characters in the Star Wars franchise. He also voiced Professor Utonium and HIM in The Powerpuff Girls.

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Zach McGinnis, a representative for Kane, told TMZ that Kane was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. McGinnis said Kane died from complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020. McGinnis paid tribute to Kane's family life, noting that Kane and his wife built a family of nine children through biological, adoptive, and foster relationships.

Kane also voiced characters in video games including the Call of Duty and Star Wars franchises. One of his final social media posts showed a reunion with his Powerpuff Girls co-stars. Final arrangements have not been publicly disclosed.

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Tom Kane
died Monday at age 64
Kansas City, Missouri
location of hospital where Kane died
Zach McGinnis
representative who confirmed the death

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. 2020

    Kane suffered a stroke.

    1 source@DailyCaller
  2. May 18, 2026

    Kane died at age 64 in Kansas City, Missouri.

    1 source@DailyCaller

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