Pokemon Shares Touching Tribute to Late Voice Actor

Pokemon Shares Touching Tribute to Late Voice Actor

From Game Rant (Written by Sarah Fields) on | OpenCritic

Pokemon has shared a tribute to the late voice actor James Carter Cathcart, who portrayed characters like Gary Oak, Professor Oak, James, and Meowth over the course of the anime's run. The tribute highlights some memorable moments featuring his voice work for these Pokemon characters, and reflects on his overall involvement with the franchise.

James Carter Cathcart passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 71, following a battle with throat cancer. In addition to his roles with Pokemon, the actor's voice was also featured in a number of other popular anime and game projects, including Sonic X, Yu-Gi-Oh, and One Piece.

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Now, the official Pokemon Twitter account has shared a tribute to the actor that brought so many childhood favorites to life. The post says that the company is saddened by his loss, and highlights that in addition to lending his voice to so many characters, he was also responsible for over 700 episodes worth of scripts for the Pokemon anime. The tribute acknowledges that his legacy will go on alongside Pokemon,...

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