Overview
- Cathcart passed away on July 8 in hospice care in Forest Hills, New York, after a two-year battle with throat cancer.
- His wife, Martha Jacobi, announced his death on Facebook and said funeral arrangements are underway for early August.
- Over a 25-year career he voiced Professor Oak, Gary Oak, Team Rocket’s James and Meowth in more than 700 episodes and 15 films of the English-dubbed Pokémon series.
- He retired from voice acting in 2023 following his cancer diagnosis after completing his work on Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys.
- Fellow actors and fans, including Erica Schroeder, have paid tribute to his joyful spirit and lasting influence on animation.