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Veteran Voice Actor Tom Kane, Yoda, Dies at 64

5/19/2026

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Tom Kane Dies

Veteran voice actor Tom Kane died at age 64 on May 18, 2026.
Galactic Productions said his death resulted from complications of his 2020 stroke.
The stroke forced his retirement in 2021 and ended his speech.
His notable roles included Jedi Master Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls.
He is survived by wife Cindy Roberts and nine children.

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Tom Kane announced five Academy Awards telecasts: the 78th, 80th, 83rd, 84th and the opening of the 90th ceremony.
He voice-doubled for Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neeson when unavailable.
Kane narrated Disney Parks monorail announcements and nightly shows such as Galactic Nights.
He voiced characters in Star Wars games, Call of Duty, Fortnite and LEGO Star Wars.

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Tom Kane Dies

Veteran voice actor Tom Kane died at age 64 on May 18, 2026.
Galactic Productions said his death resulted from complications of his 2020 stroke.
The stroke forced his retirement in 2021 and ended his speech.
His notable roles included Jedi Master Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls.
He is survived by wife Cindy Roberts and nine children.

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