Pokémon voice actress Rachael Lillis, who played Misty, Jessie, Jigglypuff and more in the original series, has died aged 46 following a battle with cancer. Lillis was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024 and a GoFundMe page was set up by her sister Laurie Orr to help cover medical costs. It was through this page that Orr confirmed Lillis had passed away on August 10, 2024.

Pokémon Voice Actress Rachael Lillis Dies Aged 46

An anime icon passed away in mid-August 2024, leaving hordes of Pokémon fans in mourning over the loss of an enduring favorite. Rachael Lillis, known best for her longstanding contributions to the litany of Pokémon projects out there, died at the age of 46 on Aug. 10. Her loss robs the world of the voice actor behind a range of Pokémon favorites, most notably the characters of Misty and Jessie. These two staples of the series have been voiced by Lillis since the late ’90s, and without her contributions, they’ll never be quite the same again.

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Rachael Lillis, the voice actor best known for her roles of Misty and Jessie in Pokémon, has died from breast cancer.

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The iconic English voice actor for Pokémon's Misty and Jessie Rachael Lillis passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

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Rachael Lillis, ‘Pokémon’ star who voiced Misty and Jessie, dies at 46

Rachael Lillis, a voice actor who starred in many “Pokémon” films and series as the characters Misty, Jessie and more, died Aug. 10. She was 46....

Rachael Lillis, ‘Pokémon’ star who voiced Misty and Jessie, dies at 46

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