Voice actress Rachael Lillis has died at the age of 46, as confirmed by Veronica Taylor, her co-star in Pokémon. Remember, Lillis lent her voice to Misty and Jessie, characters from the cartoon universe that launched her to stardom?
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Rachael Lillis on Saturday evening, August 10, 2024,” she wrote in an official statement published on X.
According to Veronica’s statement, the American voice actress passed away on August 10; although the cause of death was not specified, Tayler recalled that Rachael Lillis was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.
What did Rachael Lillis die of?
“Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice, whether speaking or singing. She will always be remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved,” said the voice actor for Ash Ketchum.
Although the details of the voice actress’s death have not been clarified by her family, it is known that Rachael was battling breast cancer, which was diagnosed last year.
“Rachael was so grateful for all the generous love and support you gave her as she battled cancer. It truly made a positive difference. Her family would also like to thank you for taking this time to grieve privately. A memorial is being planned for a future date,” the voice actress’s colleague detailed.
Regarding her death, it was recalled that Rachael also gave life to Jigglypuff, the Pokémon that sings, and Rachael began her career in the nineties, when the successful series had its first wave of followers around the world.
Who was Rachael Lillis?
According to IMDB information, Rachael Lillis was a voice actress born in New York on July 8, 1978. On this website, breast cancer is described as the cause of the actress’s death.
Among her voice acting activities, Rachael also lent her voice to narrate audiobooks, although her most recognized work was in the Pokemon cartoon (1997) and, later, in Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo vs. Mew (1998), as well as in Berserk: The Golden Age I: The Egg of the Conquering King (2012).
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