Latest News About Tom Kane Voices

Tom Kane, the long-time voice actor known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, has recently (May 2026) been reported to have passed away at age 64. Reports note that he had suffered a stroke in 2020 and retired from voice acting in 2021, with his family and representatives confirming the death in May 2026. If you’d like, I can pull more detailed obituaries or confirm with additional outlets.

Key points from recent coverage

• Cause of death: complications following a stroke he suffered in 2020, with retirement announced in 2021 due to lasting effects [source coverage indicates this timeline].[3][4]
• Notable roles: Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Admiral Ackbar and various other Star Wars voices, Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, and multiple other characters across animation and video games.[1][4][7]
• Public announcements: Family statements via social media and official reps confirmed his passing in May 2026.[5][8][3]

If you want, I can compile a concise timeline of his career highlights and a list of his most-recognized voice roles, with citations to the outlets that reported them.