Rachael Lillis, Voice Actor For Pokemon Anime’s Misty And Jessie, Has Passed Away
Rachael Lillis, a voice actor known for voicing Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff in the Pokemon anime’s English dub, has passed away at age 46.
This news was shared by Veronica Taylor, who voiced Ash Ketchum, describing Lillis as an “an extraordinary talent” and “a bright light”. Lillis was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, and presumably lost her life battling the disease.
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
Following this news, members of the voice acting and Pokemon community have been paying their respects to Lillis on social media, including the Pokemon Company themselves. You can view some of these messages below:
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rachael Lillis. Her performance in the Pokémon animated series will be cherished by the many fans who grew up with the characters she brought to life with her special talent.
She will be remembered for generations to come, and…
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) August 12, 2024
We may not have said it out loud, but you know we loved you, Misty. You were always the best.
-Ash https://t.co/ATqBxwIhah— Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) August 12, 2024
RIP Rachel Lillis
Your seminal voice will be missed from the world of English dubs. https://t.co/6KURbdGlTp pic.twitter.com/Koc75SAEiR
— retro anime possum (@KaiserBeamz) August 12, 2024
Rachael not only voiced the Anime’s Jigglypuff, Jessie and Misty
She also voiced the Jigglypuff that’s apart of the Original 12 in the Super Smash Bros Series, I remember hearing her voice for the first time in Melee, before I started watching the Pokémon Anime in 2011. pic.twitter.com/GDl4sR5IlI
— Marsh/Kywan the Mario & Luigi Connoisseur (@VolcanicHoenn) August 12, 2024
Rachael Lillis was a very gifted performer. Smart, thoughtful, and quick witted, Rachael gave countless performances that entertained the original generation of Pokemon fans.
We are so sad to see her go so soon. We are grateful to have known her. pic.twitter.com/mNZerxzgFv
— Dan_Green (@DanGreenVoices) August 12, 2024
