Latest News About Tom Kane suffers stroke

Tom Kane had a left-sided stroke in November 2020, resulting in right-sided weakness and damaging the speech center. In December 2020 his daughter shared the condition publicly, noting he could not verbally communicate effectively and requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; medical staff cautioned he might not resume voiceover work. Kane died at 64 at a Kansas City hospital on the 18th of May, 2026, with his representative confirming. His death closes a storied career in Star Wars and Nickelodeon voices.