Listen to Story Rachael Lillis, known for voicing the English-language characters Misty and Jessie in the widely popular Pokemon TV and film adaptations of the Japanese anime, died on August 10. She was 46. Veronica Taylor, who voiced Ash in the Pokemon animated series, announced Lillis’ passing on Monday via social media.
According to Taylor, Lillis died on Saturday following a battle with breast cancer. Sharing a long note, Taylor wrote, "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 (sic).
" She continued, "I was lucky enough to know Rachael as a friend. She had unlimited kindness and compassion, even until the very end. She had a great sense of humor, was wonderful to be around, was incredibly intelligent, and had such a memory for moments - real or animated.
She worked hard and cared deeply (sic)." A post shared by Veronica Taylor (@theveronicat) She concluded the caption with, "I am not sure how this very dark void will be filled now that her light no longer shines in it. She passed away during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Like those shooting stars, Rachael was a magnificent wonder and truly special. She burned bright and vanished too soon. She will live on in our memories for eternity (sic).
" In May 2024, a GoFundMe campaign launched by Lillis's sister revealed that the actress had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Numerous colleagues from the acting community rallied in support by sharing the campaign to assist with her medical expenses. Lillis died from the illness in Los Angeles on August 10, 2024.
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