Rachael Lillis, the iconic voice behind beloved Pokémon characters Misty and Jessie, passed away on August 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 46.
Lillis’ passing was confirmed by her fellow Pokémon voice actor and close friend, Veronica Taylor, who portrayed Ash Ketchum. Taylor described Lillis as a “bright light” in the industry, whose impact will be felt for generations to come.
Beyond her iconic roles in Pokémon, Lillis lent her voice to a wide range of animated characters, including Jigglypuff in the Super Smash Bros. series, Stella in Fate/Stay Night, Cocco in Hunter x Hunter, and Utena in Revolutionary Girl Utena.
In May 2024, Lillis’ family publicly shared her cancer diagnosis and launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her medical journey. The outpouring of love and support from fans and colleagues alike was overwhelming, with Lillis expressing deep gratitude for the kindness shown to her.
Donations to the GoFundMe page will now be used to cover Lillis’ final medical expenses, memorial services, and support causes close to her heart, including cancer research.
Lillis will be remembered as a talented artist and a compassionate human being. Her legacy will live on through the countless characters she brought to life.
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