{"id":2422491,"date":"2026-05-18T22:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T22:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2422491"},"modified":"2026-05-18T22:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T22:33:10","slug":"star-wars-actor-tom-kane-who-voiced-yoda-dead-at-64","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/star-wars-actor-tom-kane-who-voiced-yoda-dead-at-64\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars Actor Tom Kane, Who Voiced Yoda, Dead at 64"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Star Wars voice actor Tom Kane<\/strong> has died<\/a>. He was 64.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we say goodbye to Tom Kane \u2014 a legendary voice actor whose work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions around the world,\u201d Galactic Productions talent agency announced on Monday, May 18, via Instagram<\/a>, confirming Kane\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

The agency praised Kane, who is best known for voicing Yoda in the Star Wars franchise<\/a>, for his \u201cunforgettable performances\u201d in the intergalactic films as well as his work on animated series, documentaries and games.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom brought wisdom, strength, humor, and heart to every role he touched. His voice became part of our lives, our memories, and the stories we carry with us,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cBut beyond the incredible career was an extraordinary man.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The agency pointed out that Kane\u2019s legacy goes beyond the screen, as he was a family man as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom was a devoted husband and father who, alongside his wife, built a loving family of nine children \u2014 three biological and six welcomed through adoption and fostering,\u201d the statement read. \u201cThat compassion and generosity defined who he was just as much as his remarkable talent did.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Tom Kane.<\/span> Courtesy of Galactic Productions\/Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n

Galactic Productions concluded by saying, \u201cThough [Kane\u2019s] voice may now be silent, the characters, stories, and love he gave to the world will live on forever. Rest in peace, Tom Kane. Thank you for everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kane was born in Overland Park, Kansas, in April 1962. He began his voice-over work at age 15, with more than 275 projects to his name.<\/p>\n

Kane took on the iconic voice of Yoda, which was originated by Frank Oz<\/strong>, in 2008\u2019s Star Wars: The Clone Wars<\/a>. Kane portrayed the character throughout the TV series by the same name from 2008 to 2020. He also voiced Yoda in multiple video games and for theme park attractions.<\/p>\n

Outside of Star Wars, Kane is known for voicing Professor Utonium on the Powerpuff Girls and its subsequent video games and movies. He famously voiced Darwin on The Wild Thornberrys from 1998 to 2004 and reprised the role in the cartoon movie.<\/p>\n

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Following a stroke in December 2020<\/a>, Kane was forced to end his voice-over career after the health scare left him unable to speak.<\/p>\n

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