Pokémon voice actress Rachael Lillis, who starred in Pokemon TV series, films and video games dating back as far as the late 1990s, has died from breast cancer at the age of 46.
Lillis voiced the main Pokémon characters of Misty and Jessie and many more on the beloved Japanese animated series.
Her death was announced by Veronica Taylor, who co-stars as Pokémon lead character Ash Ketchum.
Ms Taylor wrote: “Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing."
"We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played," Ms Taylor wrote on social media on Monday.
"She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills."
She said Lillis was grateful for the support she received as she battled cancer.
![](https://www.myjoyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-355-1024x576.png)
"It truly made a positive difference," Ms Taylor said.
Her sister also confirmed Lillis's death on an online site that had raised money for her cancer treatment.
"This was unexpected and we are completely grief-stricken," wrote Laurie Orr, adding that her sister's health began to decline last week.
"My heart breaks losing my dear little sister, though I am comforted knowing she is free," she said.
Lillis was born in Niagara Falls, New York, in 1978 and trained in opera at university before becoming a voice actor.
Her voice appeared on 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015, according to IMDB.
She also voiced Pokémon character Jigglypuff, including in the 2019 film Detective Pikachu and the Super Smash Bros video game series.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Latest Stories
-
‘Alejandro Balde is my role model’ – Barcelona new boy David Oduro
21 mins -
Walewale MP, Lariba Abudu pulls out of NPP primaries
31 mins -
Ghanaians need to be educated to recognise subtle signs of suicide – Mental Health Authority
32 mins -
Family land transactions – an exposition
42 mins -
Ernest Anim files nomination for Kumawu re-election bid
58 mins -
We won’t intervene for persons arrested over Walewale primary disturbances – NPP
1 hour -
Four arrested in connection with violent Oyarifa attack
1 hour -
Abu Jinapor files re-election bid, calls for united front for 2024 election
1 hour -
We’re losing galamsey fight over leadership failure – Dr Tony Aubynn
2 hours -
Government’s investment in roads key to poverty reduction – Asenso-Boakye at FIDIC 2024
2 hours -
Ghana’s democratic evolution ushers in new dawn of development – Akufo-Addo
2 hours -
We don’t support GMA’s call to ban small-scale mining – Association of Small-Scale Miners
2 hours -
IPPG calls for transparency and accountability in implementing Ghana’s Emissions Levy Law
2 hours -
Building stronger party essential for election victory – NPP Treasurer
2 hours -
Ban illegal mining to prevent generational food and nutrition crises – PFAG
2 hours