Tom Kane

Tom Kane
Tom Kane in 2015
Born
Thomas Kane Roberts

(1962-04-15)April 15, 1962
Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2026(2026-05-18) (aged 64)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
OccupationVoice actor
Years active1982–2021
Websitehttp://www.tomkane.com

Thomas Kane Roberts (April 15, 1962 – May 18, 2026) was an American voice actor. He worked in movies, television and video games. Kane was known for his many voice roles in Star Wars: The Clone Wars as Yoda and in The Powerpuff Girls as Professor Utonium and HIM.

Kane was born in Overland Park, Kansas on April 15, 1962.

Kane suffered a stroke in 2020 which left him with weakness on the right side of his body and damage to his speaking, writing, and reading abilities. In September 2021, he announced his retirement from voice acting because of his stroke.

Kane died on May 18, 2026 from stroke-related problems at a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 64.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeNINBJ44Pk between 11.25 and 12.10
  2. ↑ Grater, Tom (December 31, 2020). "'Star Wars' & 'Archer' Voice Artist Tom Kane Suffers Stroke, Leaves Him Largely Unable To Speak". Deadline. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Voice Actor Tom Kane Has Suffered A Stroke & May Be Forced To Retire". ComicBookMovie.com. December 30, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Popular Knights of the Old Republic Voice Actor Tom Kane Can't Return for Remake Due to Serious Health Reasons". Game Rant. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  5. ↑ "Legendary Star Wars Voice Actor Tom Kane Dead at 64". Collider. May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Tom Kane, 'Star Wars' and 'Powerpuff Girls' Star, Dead at 64". TMZ. May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.

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