Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tom Kane dies at 64

Tom Kane, who voiced characters in the “Star Wars” franchise and Professor Utonium in Cartoon Network’s “The Powerpuff Girls,” died Monday from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020.Kane, from Overland Park, Kansas, died at a hospital in Kansas City surrounded by his family, Zachary McGinnis, his representative, said in a statement. McGinnis remembered Kane as a “legendary voice actor whose work shaped the childhoods and imaginations of millions around the world.” “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. His voice became part of our lives, our memories, and the stories we carry with us,” McGinnis said. Kane began working with Lucasfilm as a voice actor on the 1996 video game “Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire,” according to an online “Star Wars” biography honoring the actor.