Rachael Lillis, a voice actor who starred in many “Pokémon” films and series as the characters Misty, Jessie and more, died Aug. 10.
Veronica Taylor, Lillis’ “Pokémon” co-star who voiced the lead character Ash Ketchum, posted a statement on X Monday morning that announced Lillis’ death.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Rachael Lillis on Saturday evening, 10 August 2024,” Taylor wrote.
She voiced Misty, the gym leader who specializes in water-type creatures, in the original “Pokémon” anime in 1998.
Lillis also voiced Jessie, one half of the villainous Team Rocket alongside her colleague James and their talking Meowth.
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