The Pokémon anime has a reputation for being especially family friendly, but that hasn't stopped it from addressing some darker themes and topics.

Rachael Lillis, the voice actress behind Pokémon characters - Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff - is trending online following the death of her fellow voice actor James Carter Cathcart on July 8, 2025.

James Carter Cathcart, the celebrated voice actor behind numerous characters in the English-language Pokémon anime, has died on July 8 at the age of 71. Cathcart, also known as Jimmy Zoppi, was best ...

While best known for Pokemon, Cathcart was prolific voice actor who's credited as Weevil Underwood and Lumis in Yu-Gi-Oh!

The actor portrayed Meowth, James, Professor Oak, and numerous other characters across dozens of "Pokémon" projects.