Tom Kane, an actor who voiced a slew of iconic animated characters from Professor Utonium to Master Yoda, has died. He was 64.
A representative for Kane, Zachery McGinnis, confirmed the “Star Wars” voice actor’s death in a statement shared with USA TODAY on Monday, May 18. McGinnis said the cause was complications from a stroke that Kane suffered in 2020. TMZ first reported the news.
“From his unforgettable performances in ‘Star Wars’ to countless animated series, documentaries, and games, Tom brought wisdom, strength, humor, and heart to every role he touched,” McGinnis said. “His voice became part of our lives, our memories, and the stories we carry with us.”
Kane was the voice of the narrator on the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” dramatically opening each episode with a kind of spoken version of the “Star Wars” opening crawl to set up the plot. He also voiced Yoda and other characters on the series.
Outside of “The Clone Wars,” Kane contributed to a number of other “Star Wars” projects over the years and provided voices for the franchise’s live-action movies, including Admiral Ackbar in “The Last Jedi.”
