The voice acting community is currently going through a period of mourning after news broke that Tom Kane has passed away. For those unaware, Tom was known for his extensive vocal work in the Star Wars franchise and the animated series, Powerpuff Girls. According to reports, Tom was 64 years old at the time of his passing.
Voice actor, Tom Kane passes away at 64
According to a report by TMZ, a representative for Tom Kane, Zach McGinnis, revealed that he died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Zach revealed that Tom breathed his last at a hospital in Kansas City and was surrounded by his family in his last moments. He stated that even though Tom’s voice has now gone silent, the characters, stories, and love that he gave to the world will live on for eternity. He added:
“But beyond the incredible career was an extraordinary man. Tom was a devoted husband and father who, alongside his wife, built a loving family of nine children — three biological and six welcomed through adoption and fostering.”
’Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor, Tom Kane, dies at 64. Here’s what we know about his cause of death. Read More
