Tom KaneBest known for voicing Professor Utonium in the beloved animated series The Powerpuff Girls, he has died aged 64. The veteran voice actor’s death was confirmed by TMZ through his representative.According to his representative Zach McGinnis, Tom Kane died in 2020 due to complications from a stroke he suffered. The actor was hospitalized in Kansas City and reportedly passed away at the hospital.
Tom Kane’s health declined after his stroke in 2020
Tom Kane suffered a stroke in November 2020, which had a major impact on his health and changed his life forever. According to reports, the left side of his brain was damaged, weakening much of the right side of his body and damaging the speech center of his brain.As a result, the actor lost the ability to speak in the last years of his life. It was complications from the health scare that finally led to his death on May 18th.Paying tribute to the late actress, her rep shared an emotional statement with TMZ.“Although his voice may be silent now, the characters, stories and love he gave the world will live on forever,” the statement said.The statement added: “But beyond his incredible career he was an extraordinary man. Tom was a devoted husband and father who, with his wife, raised a loving family of nine children: three biological and six welcomed through adoption and foster care.”
Tom Kane’s iconic voice acting career
Aside from The Powerpuff Girls, Tom Kane was also much loved for his contribution to the Star Wars: The Last Jedi universe. He voiced Admiral Ackbar in the film and also voiced iconic characters such as Jedi Master Yoda and Admiral Yulen from Star Wars: The Clone Wars.Over the years, Kane has become one of the most recognizable voices in animation and entertainment, earning the admiration of generations of fans.Although he suffered from severe health problems after his stroke, the actor continued to make occasional public appearances and remained closely connected with his fans. One of her last notable appearances was at a The Powerpuff Girls reunion alongside voice actors Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong, and EG Daily, who voiced Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup respectively.Tom Kane is survived by his wife Cindy Roberts and their nine children: three biological children and six through adoption and foster care.
