Tom Kane, the acclaimed voice actor best known for bringing Yoda to life in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, has died at the age of 64.
Career Highlights
Kane's voice became iconic through his portrayal of Yoda in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film and television series, as well as Admiral Ackbar in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. He also voiced Professor Utonium in the 2016 reboot of The Powerpuff Girls.
His talent agency, Galactic Productions, announced his passing on Facebook, describing him as "a legendary voice actor whose work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions around the world."
Statement from Galactic Productions
"From his unforgettable performances in Star Wars to countless animated series, documentaries and games, Tom brought wisdom, strength, humour and heart to every role he touched. His voice became part of our lives, our memories, and the stories we carry with us," the statement read.
"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. That compassion and generosity defined who he was just as much as his remarkable talent did."
Health Struggles
His death follows complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020, which left him largely unable to speak, according to reports.
Video Game Contributions
Kane also lent his voice to numerous video games, including the Call of Duty franchise, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Marvel Future Revolution.
Early Career
According to his IMDb page, Kane began doing voiceover work at the age of 15 in his hometown of Kansas City.
In March, he reunited with the original voice actors of The Powerpuff Girls: Cathy Cavadini (Blossom), Tara Strong (Bubbles), and Elizabeth Daily (Buttercup).
Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their children.
