Rachael Lillis, Voice Actor Of Iconic Pokémon Characters, Has Died Aged 55

Voice actor Rachael LillisVoice actor Rachael Lillis, best known for her work in the English dub of the Pokémon TV series, has died at the age of 55.Rachael lent her voice to Misty and Team Rocket member Jessie, as well as Pokémon characters like Jigglypuff, Goldeen and Vulpix, in the first eight seasons of the anime and its various film spin-offs, between 1998 and 2006.The American performed died over the weekend, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024.Her Pokémon co-star Veronica Taylor shared a post on social media announcing Rachael’s death “with a very heavy heart”.“Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing,” she wrote. “She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved.“Rachael was so thankful for all of the generous love and support that was given to her as she battled with cancer. It truly made a positive difference. Her family also wishes to thank you as they take this time to grieve privately.”We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played. She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills. #RachaelLillispic.twitter.com/XOjFqY0C1L— Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) August 12, 2024Rachael’s sister also wrote on a GoFundMe page which had been used to raise funds for her cancer treatment: “With a heavy heart, I regret to say that Rachael has passed away.“She passed peacefully Saturday night, without pain, and for that we are grateful. She is with God, the angels and family that has passed before her, surrounded by infinite love.”Rachael’s other voice work included various other English anime dubs, as well as shows including Winx Club and Chaotic, and the video games Valkyrie Profile, Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures and Lego Jurassic World.Her final on-screen voice credit was in the 2019 Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu, in which archive recordings were used in order for her to once again voice the character of Jigglypuff.Take a listen to some of her work in Pokémon in the videos below:MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:'It's Hard To Talk About': Tom Daley Fights Back Tears As He Confirms Retirement From DivingBBC Calls For Huw Edwards To Return Money He Was Paid Since His ArrestMet Police Issues Update On Taylor Swift's London Shows Following Austrian Terror Plot

Voice actor Rachael Lillis YouTube Voice actor Rachael Lillis, best known for her work in the English dub of the Pokémon TV series, has died at the age of 55. Rachael lent her voice to Misty and Team Rocket member Jessie, as well as Pokémon characters like Jigglypuff, Goldeen and Vulpix, in the first eight seasons of the anime and its various film spin-offs, between 1998 and 2006. Advertisement The American performed died over the weekend, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024.

Her Pokémon co-star Veronica Taylor shared a post on social media announcing Rachael’s death “with a very heavy heart”. “Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing,” she wrote. “She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved.

“Rachael was so thankful for all of the generous love and support that was given to her as she battled with cancer. It truly made a positive difference. Her family also wishes to thank you as they take this time to grieve privately.

” We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played. She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills. #RachaelLillis pic.

twitter.com/XOjFqY0C1L — Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) August 12, 2024 Advertisement Rachael’s siste.