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James Carter Cathcart, Veteran Pokémon Voice Actor, Dies at 71

His funeral will be held in early August according to his wife, marking the next step in celebrating his enduring legacy.

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Ash, Pikachu and Misty (background) in 4Kids Entertainment's animated adventure "Pokémon 3," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, on April 17, 2001.
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Overview

  • James Carter Cathcart passed away on July 8 at age 71 after a battle with throat cancer, as announced by his wife, Martha Jacobi, on Facebook.
  • He lent his voice to Professor Oak, Gary Oak, Team Rocket’s James and Meowth across more than 700 episodes and 15 films over a 25-year run on the Pokémon anime.
  • Cathcart retired from voice acting in 2023 following his cancer diagnosis, completing his final work on Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys before focusing on treatment.
  • Beyond Pokémon, he began his career as a musician and voiced characters in franchises such as Sonic X, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
  • His wife has arranged a funeral service for early August in New York as fans and colleagues continue to honor his profound impact on the anime and gaming communities.