Tom Kane, the legendary voice actor famous for his iconic roles in Star Wars and The Powerpuff Girlshas died at the age of 64.
His death took place on Monday and was confirmed in a moving Facebook statement by his talent agency, Galactic Productions.
The agency praised Kane as an extraordinary performer whose extensive body of work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions across the globe, bringing wisdom, strength, humor and heart to every role he touched.
The Kansas City native built a remarkably long career in the industry after starting voiceover work when he was just 15 years old.
Star Wars fans will know him best as the voice behind the beloved Jedi Master Yoda in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Warsas well as Admiral Ackbar in the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
In addition to a galaxy far, far away, Kane was also the voice of Professor Utonium on Cartoon Networks The Powerpuff Girls from 2016 to 2019.
He was also a fixture in the gaming world, lending his vocal talents to major titles such as Call of Duty franchise, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaand Marvel Future Revolution.
Tragically, Kane’s prolific voiceover career was cut short a few years ago.
In 2020, he suffered a stroke that left him largely speechless, a devastating blow to a man whose voice had become such a comforting and recognizable part of so many people’s lives and memories.
Aside from his enormous professional success, his agency made sure to highlight his reputation as a deeply compassionate family man.
Off screen, Tom was a devoted husband and father who, with his wife, built a loving family of nine children, three biological and six welcomed through adoption and foster care.
Galactic Productions noted that this generosity defined who he was as much as his remarkable talent.
Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their children.
His agency beautifully ended their tribute by writing that although his voice is now silent, the characters, stories and love he gave to the world will live on forever, adding, “May the force be with you, always.”
