Tom Kane: Death of beloved Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars voice actor sparks nostalgia

The passing of veteran voice actor Tom Kane at age 64 has triggered a massive wave of nostalgia across the entertainment world, as generations of fans look back at the man who defined the soundtrack of their childhoods.

Kane passed away at a Kansas City hospital from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020, according to his representative Zachary McGinnis.

While the industry mourns a monumental loss, the unfolding tributes have painted a picture of the rare career that spanned two distinct eras of animation and gaming.

Tara Strong Kane’s Powerpuff Girls co-star, called him the "sweetest soul" and "the best human being" she had ever met.