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Pokémon's Misty and Jessie voice actor Rachael Lillis dies aged 46

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Updated 07:54 13 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 16:31 12 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Pokémon's Misty and Jessie voice actor Rachael Lillis dies aged 46

The voice actor has died at the age of 46

Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin

Rachael Lillis, the voice actor for Pokémon's characters Misty and Jessie, has died aged 46.

Lillis played the characters in the English dub of the iconic show.

She passed away on August 10, following a battle with breast cancer.

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Lillis died aged 46. (GoFundMe)
Lillis died aged 46. (GoFundMe)

The news was announced by Pokemon English dub actor Veronica Taylor.

Taylor was the original English voice actor for Ash Ketchum, and posted a letter confirming her death.

The letter read: "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."

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The actress went on to write: "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.

Jessie, who Lilllis played in the Pokémon English dub. (TV Tokyo)
Jessie, who Lilllis played in the Pokémon English dub. (TV Tokyo)

"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. A memorial is being planned for a future date."

In tweets following up this letter, Taylor went on to speak of her friendship with Lillis, with whom she shared the experience of starring in the show.

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She tweeted: "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 with, incredibly intelligent, and had such a memory. She worked hard and cared deeply."

One final tweet on the matter from Taylor read: "I am not sure how this very dark void will be filled now that her light no longer shines in it.

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Like the shooting stars in the Perseids, Rachael was a magnificent wonder and truly special. She burned bright and vanished too soon. She will live on in our memories for eternity."

Lillis' sister had opened a GoFundMe to attempt to help pay for her medical bills. The post read: "She wanted to sincerely thank you all for your kindness, good thoughts, prayers, and donations!

She also voice Misty in the show. (TV Tokyo)
She also voice Misty in the show. (TV Tokyo)

"We are overwhelmed with your loving response for our sister, Rachael."

Damian Mills, a fellow voice actor on Dragonball and Genshin Impact, replied saying: "I’m so very sorry for your loss, Veronica. I never got to meet her, but I know her work well. She was incredibly talented. Sending you and yours all the love to get through this difficult time."

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If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature.

Featured Image Credit: GoFundMe/TV Tokyo

Topics: Anime, Film and TV, Nintendo, Pokemon, Cancer, US News, UK News

Michael Slavin
Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin is a Film and TV writer for UNILAD and LADbible. After completing an English Literature with Creative Writing degree at Surrey University, followed by a Masters in International Journalism at Salford University, he began working for the Warrington Guardian as a reporter. Throughout this though, he did freelance work about Film and TV for publications such as DiscussingFilm, looking for any excuse to get to rant about films. He has now finally got that wish.

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