Tom Kane, the voice actor behind some of the most recognizable sounds at Walt Disney World, has died at age 64.
His representative Zach McGinnis confirmed the news to TMZ. Kane passed away Monday at a hospital in Kansas City, surrounded by family. The cause of death was complications from a stroke he suffered in late 2020.
Kane became the voice of the Walt Disney World Monorail in April 2012 — his tone a familiar part of the resort experience for millions of guests ever since. He also served as narrator for Happily Ever After, the nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom that ran from 2017 to 2023.
Outside the parks, Kane built an extensive career in animation and video games. Star Wars fans knew his voice well — he portrayed Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and Qui-Gon Jinn across multiple animated series and video game titles in the franchise.
He was also the voice of Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, adding another beloved character to a long list of credits.
His connection to Walt Disney World extended beyond the Monorail. Kane was a frequent attendee at Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios, where he appeared alongside fellow cast members to meet fans of the franchise.
McGinnis said in a statement: "Though his voice may now be silent, the characters, stories, and love he gave to the world will live on forever."
For Walt Disney World guests, his voice is woven into the fabric of resort memories.
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