Voice actor Rachael Lillis had died, aged 46, just months after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The actor, best known as the voice of Pokemon characters Jessie and Misty, died on August 10. She was diagnosed with the disease in May.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Rachael Lillis on Saturday evening,” fellow Pokemon voice actor Veronica Taylor posted on X . “Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing. “She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokemon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved.
“Rachael was so thankful for all the generous love and support that was given to her as she battled cancer. “It truly made a positive difference. “Her family also wishes to thank you as they take this time to grieve privately.
” Taylor said a memorial is being planned. Lillis rose to fame in the 1997 Pokemon anime series playing the fan-favourite character of Misty. She went on to play the villain Jessie in the Pokemon universe, as well as Jigglypuff in Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros.
games. Lillis also voiced many other anime, cartoon and video game characters throughout her career. Before her death, Lillis’ sister Laurie Orr had launched a GoFundMe explaining the breast cancer had spread to her spine and she was barely able to walk.
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