Latest News About Tom Kane suffers stroke

Updated 2026-06-18 02:00

Tom Kane suffered a left-sided stroke in the month of November 2020, leading to weakness on his right side and injuring the speech center. In December 2020 his daughter shared the condition publicly, noting he struggled to speak clearly and requiring continued speech, occupational, and physical therapy; medical staff cautioned he might not resume voiceover work. Kane passed away at 64 in Kansas City hospital on the 18th of May, 2026, with confirmation from his representative. His death closes a storied career in Star Wars and Nickelodeon voices.

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