Latest News About Tom Kane suffers stroke

The veteran voice actor experienced a left hemispheric stroke in November of 2020, causing right-sided weakness and damage to his speech centers. December 2020 saw his daughter disclose the condition, noting he could not verbally communicate effectively and requiring ongoing speech, occupational, and physical therapy; doctors warned a return to voiceover work was uncertain. He died at age 64 at a Kansas City hospital on May 18, 2026, with confirmation from his rep. The passing closes a storied career in beloved voice work in Star Wars, Call of Duty & more.