The animation world is mourning the loss of Tom Kane, the prominent voice actor best known for bringing iconic characters to the small screen in shows such as The Powerpuff Girls and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. His death was confirmed by his rep, who said he died surrounded by family in Kansas City. Kane was 64.
Over the course of a decades-long career, Kane became one of the most recognizable voices in animation, which included video games and TV narration.
Here are five things to know about the legendary voice actor.
Kane became a fan favorite through his work on The Powerpuff Girls, in which he voiced both the caring Professor Utonium and the sinister villain, HIM.
The series became a defining Cartoon Network hit of the late 1990s through the early 2000s, and Kane’s performances helped shape childhoods across the country.
Kane was also connected to the Star Wars universe, voicing Yoda in multiple animated projects, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, where his portrayal became a fixture among viewers.
