The Pokemon anime has had a massive impact on the gaming world, having helped push the Pokemon craze to astronomical heights in the 1990s, and acting as an introductory point for fans just getting into the franchise. Many who watched the show growing up have a lot of nostalgia for the main characters, and in turn, the performance from those characters' voice actors. Veronica Taylor, the original voice actress for Ash Ketchum, shared the sad news on social media that Rachael Lillis had passed away at age 46, following a battle with breast cancer. Rachael Lillis was known primarily for her roles as Misty and Jessie in Pokemon, as well as many of the Pokemon's voices across the show's run.

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[pustal]

I lost my mother to breast cancer as well and other family members to other types of cancer. It's a bleak battle that crushes a person in several ways. Even treatment crushes the person. Best case scenario it will scar you deeply and remold you. Worst case, it is a very nasty way to go.

This all to say: don't skip on your screening. I know a lot of you fellow tempers aren't exactly young. A tumor caught early can save you from a very awful path.

 

[Maximumbeans]

It goes without saying that 46 is no age at all to pass away. RIP to a legend

 

[Jaxom]

Well, I didn't grow up with the US dubbing, but it's far too young to die, as @Maximumbeans said.

 

[NitroRevolutionNX]

I grew up with the NL, so i don't have memories of the US dub, but this is way too young to die. R.I.P

 

[solitonmedic]

She was one of the voices I remember so fondly growing up.

It's really heart-wrenching to know that parts of my childhood are disappearing bit by bit.

RIP Rachael.
Please get yourselves screened the moment you believe you're showing symptoms or not. Early detection is best.

 

[MohammedQ8]

We only see their faces when they die.

 

[Dust2dust]

I never actually watched the show, but may she rest in peace! I'm sure she left awesome memories to a lot of kids of the era. God bless her!

 

[ZeroT21]

RIP Rachael, thanks for the memories

 

[Marc_LFD]

This is so sad and heartbreaking. I looked her up and there seems to be some confusion about her age? Some say 46, others 55.

If her Wiki is correct, she was (using past tense here) 55, not 46.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachael_Lillis

That's way too young of an age to perish.

RIP.

 

[HiradeGirl]

RIP.

Was she the Japanese VA?

 

[Marc_LFD]

RIP.

Was she the Japanese VA?

American.

 

[SilverRoy]

This sucks so much. A lot of the old guard is dead now that you think about it...

RiP Rachael, Misty and Jessie will still live on in our hearts.

 

[SDA]

46 years are too few to leave...

RIP Rachael Lillis, we will always remember you.

 

[Deleted member 716471]

Sad news.

 

[Jayro]

Dude, this sucks...

 

[Cranesbill]

Condolences to her friends and family. She will be missed dearly

 

[AndorfRequissa]

it sux that people are dying at such a young age. 46 is too young. RIP

 

[Quore]

I hope she may rest in very peace

 

[DeadSkullzJr]

You know, growing up unfortunately a lot of anime was ruined for me, to the point I obtained a sour taste against it, however the older Pokémon anime is something I enjoyed watching, if it wasn't that it was Digimon. The voice actress, Rachael Lillis, did awesome playing as Misty and as Jessie. FUCK CANCER, one of the absolute worst things to happen people. May she rest in peace.