Tom Kane, the voice actor known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Powerpuff Girls, has recently been reported as deceased at age 64. Multiple outlets published obituaries on May 17–18, 2026, confirming his death and noting his stroke-related health issues earlier in his career. [Sources: Independent (UK), Gizmodo, Geo TV, WDW News Today, E! News]
Key notes about Tom Kane
- Notable roles: Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, Admiral Ackbar and other characters across Star Wars projects, as well as voice work for Archer and various other animated series. [Independent][Gizmodo][Geo TV][WDW News Today]
- Health and retirement: Suffered a major stroke in 2020 that affected speech and other language abilities; he publicly announced retirement from voice acting in 2021 after the stroke. [Wikipedia][Independent][Geo TV]
- Legacy: His work spanned film, television, video games, and theme park media, leaving a lasting impression on fans of Star Wars, Powerpuff Girls, and related properties. [WDW News Today][Gizmodo]
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Thomas Kane Roberts (born April 15, 1962) is an American voice actor, known for his work in animation, film, and video games. Kane is known for his animation work. Notable roles include Jedi Master Yoda and Admiral Yularen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film and TV series, The Chancellor in 9, Magneto in Wolverine and the X-Men and Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Ultron in Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Mr. Herriman in Foster's...
ultimatepopculture.fandom.comThomas "Tom" Kane, known for his voice roles at Disney Parks and in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, passed away at age 64.
wdwnt.comActor voiced several characters in the 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' series, as well as Professor Utonium in 'The Powerpuff Girls'
www.independent.co.ukTom Kane, the legendary voice actor who brought Yoda to life in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, has died at the age of 64. The voice of Professor Utonium in “The Powerpuff Girls” was declared deceased on Monday, May...
www.geo.tvTom Kane, known for voicing characters like Yoda and Admiral Ackbar, has suffered a stroke.
www.cinemablend.comThe voice of Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, and so many more passed away this week at the age of 64.
gizmodo.comTom Kane - News - IMDb - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.comTom Kane—known for his voice acting in 'The Powerpuff Girls,' 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and more—has died at the age of 64, his rep confirmed to E! News May 18.
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