Latest News About Tom Kane suffers stroke

Updated 2026-06-18 02:00

Tom Kane had a left-sided stroke in November 2020, causing right-sided weakness and damaging the speech center. In December 2020 his daughter shared the condition publicly, noting he struggled to speak clearly and requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; medical staff cautioned he might not resume voiceover work. He died at age 64 in Kansas City hospital on the 18th of May, 2026, with confirmation from his rep. The news marks the end of a storied career in voice roles for Star Wars and Nickelodeon.

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