Rachael Lillis, Voice Behind Misty and Jessie from ‘Pokemon’, Passes Away at 46
Rachael Lillis, known for her roles as Misty and Jessie in the “Pokémon” franchise, has unfortunately passed away at the age of 46.
On Saturday, Lillis’ sister, Laurie Orr, revealed the news of her death through a GoFundMe page. This fund was originally established in May to help cover medical expenses following Lillis’ cancer diagnosis. As of Monday, it has raised nearly $97,000.
In an update posted on Monday, Orr mentioned that the funds will be used for any outstanding medical costs, a memorial service, and charitable contributions in Lillis’ name, particularly focusing on cancer research.
Orr described Lillis’ decline as unexpected and expressed her family’s deep sorrow. “We ask for peace, for now, as her family grieves this loss,” she stated.
YSL News reached out to Lillis’ representation for comments but could not make contact.
Veronica Taylor, Lillis’ co-star who voiced Ash Ketchum, also shared the heartbreaking news on social media Monday.
“Rachael Lillis brought joy to our Saturday mornings with her fantastic voice, great comedic timing, and exceptional acting talent,” Taylor wrote in an Instagram post. “I was fortunate to know her as a friend. She was endlessly kind and compassionate, right until the end.”
YSL News attempted to contact Taylor for further information.
From 1997 to 2015, Lillis lent her voice to iconic characters such as Jessie and Misty, along with various Pokémon like Pikachu and Jigglypuff in the “Pokémon” series, according to IMDb.
Her impressive voice acting career includes over 100 credits across animated series, films, and anime. She voiced characters like Faragonda and Lucy on “Winx Club” from 2004 to 2011, Danny on “Sonic X” for two seasons, and Princess Charlotte in the English version of “Berserk” from 1997 to 2012.
Lillis’ last credited voice role was in the animated web series “Ollie & Scoops,” which aired in 2019.