Rachael Lillis obit

Rachael Lillis Dies: ‘Pokémon’ Voice Actor For Misty & Jessie From Team Rocket Was 46

 

She was not on the list.

Rachael Lillis, voice actor for Pokémon’s Misty and Team Rocket’s Jessie, has died. She was 46.

Lillis died on August 10 after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024. Her Pokémon co-star, Veronica Taylor, shared a post on social media following Lillis’ death.

“We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played. She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills,” Taylor, who voices Ash Ketchum in the animé series, shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

In a statement, Taylor added, “Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing. She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie being the most beloved.”

“Rachael was so thankful for all of the generous love and support that was given to her as she battled with cancer,” the statement continued. “It truly made a positive difference. Her family also wishes to thank you as they take this time to grieve privately. A memorial is being planned for a future date. With love, Veronica.”

The official Pokémon X account also shared a statement following news of Lillis.

“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rachael Lillis. Her performance in the Pokémon animated series will be cherished by the many fans who grew up with the characters she brought to life with her special talent,” read the statement. “She will be remembered for generations to come, and we will always keep her close in our hearts. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends.”

In follow-up posts on X, Taylor noted that she “was lucky enough to know Rachael as a friend.”

“She had unlimited kindness and compassion, even until the very end. She had a great sense of humor, was wonderful to be with, incredibly intelligent, and had such a memory. She worked hard and cared deeply,” Taylor added.

“I am not sure how this very dark void will be filled now that her light no longer shines in it. Like the shooting stars in the Perseids, Rachael was a magnificent wonder and truly special. She burned bright and vanished too soon. She will live on in our memories for eternity.”

Lillis also voiced Intress in Chaotic, Thalia in Shadow of the Elves, Jigglypuff in Pokémon, Natalie in Ape Escape 2, Ursula in Dinosaur King, Hela in Cubix — Robots for Everyone, Faragonda in Winx Club, Ohno in Genshiken, and Martina in Slayers Next, among many others.

 

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2011

 

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2011

 

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2009

 

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2009

 

Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt

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2009

 

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2008

 

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2008

 

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2007

 

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007)

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TV Movie

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2007

 

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Short

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2007

 

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2007

 

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2007

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Tamagotchi (2005)

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2003–2005

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2004

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2004–2007

 

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2001–2004

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2004

 

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2004

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2004

 

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2003

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2003

 

Madeleine Blaustein in Pokémon: Gotta Dance!! (2003)

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6.2

Short

Jessie (English version, voice)

2003

 

Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003)

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5.7

Jessie

Torchic (English version, voice)

2003

 

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4.8

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Torchic

Jigglypuff (voice, as Rachel Lillis)

2003

 

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7.3

TV Series

Adena's Nursemaid

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2002

3 episodes

 

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8.0

TV Series

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2002

6 episodes

 

Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown (2002)

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5.8

Video Game

Hela Nemo (voice)

2002

 

Ape Escape 2 (2002)

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7.2

Video Game

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2002

 

Pokemon de ingurisshu! Kazu iro-hen (2002)

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Video

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2002

 

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2002

 

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2002

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2002

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6.0

TV Series

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2001–2002

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TV Mini Series

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1998–2001

7 episodes

 

Pikachu's Jukebox: Double Trouble (2001)

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2001

 

Comic Party Special

TV Mini Series

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2001

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Knight Hunters: Weiß Kreuz (2001)

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7.5

TV Series

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2001

 

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2001

 

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2001

 

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TV Series

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2001

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7.3

TV Series

Momoe Sanemori

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2001

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6.3

TV Mini Series

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2001

 

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7.1

Video

Mai Horaguchi (English version, voice)

2001

 

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Music Video

Jigglypuff (voice)

2000

 

Pokémon: Happy April Fools' Day Commercial (2000)

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Video

Misty (voice)

2000

 

Maetel Legend (2000)

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6.4

Video

Queen La Andromeda Prometheum (English version, voice)

2000

 

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000)

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6.4

Video

Misty

Jessie

Goldeen (English version, voice) ...

2000

 

Descendants of Darkness (2000)

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7.1

TV Series

Additional Voices (English version, voice)

2000

 

Pokémon Puzzle League (2000)

Pokémon Puzzle League

6.9

Video Game

Misty

Jessie

Jigglypuff (voice)

2000

 

Pikachu & Pichu (2000)

Pikachu & Pichu

6.0

Short

Misty

Goldeen

Vulpix (English version, voice) ...

2000

 

Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (2000)

Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown

5.8

Misty

Jessie

Goldeen (English version, voice) ...

2000

 

Boys be... (2000)

Boys be...

6.1

TV Mini Series

Aya Kurihara (English version, voice)

2000

1 episode

 

Boogiepop Never Laughs: Boogiepop Phantom (2000)

Boogiepop Never Laughs: Boogiepop Phantom

7.3

TV Mini Series

Nanaka Kisaragi

Nagi Kirima (English version, voice)

2000

12 episodes

 

Harlock Saga (1999)

Harlock Saga

6.3

TV Mini Series

Fricka (English version, voice)

1999

6 episodes

 

Pokémon M2M Recording Commercial (1999)

Pokémon M2M Recording Commercial

Video

Misty

Jessie (voice)

1999

 

Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Meowth Singing' Commercial (1999)

Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Meowth Singing' Commercial

Video

Jessie (singing voice)

1999

 

Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Misty Singing' Commercial (1999)

Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Misty Singing' Commercial

Video

Misty (singing voice)

1999

 

Pokémon: Team Rocket's Pokémon Salon Commercial (1999)

Pokémon: Team Rocket's Pokémon Salon Commercial

Video

Jessie (voice)

1999

 

Gravitation (1999)

Gravitation

7.1

TV Mini Series

Ayaka Usami (English version, voice)

1999–2001

 

Valkyrie Profile (1999)

Valkyrie Profile

7.9

Video Game

Jelanda

Lyseria

Mystina (English version, voice) ...

1999

 

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

6.5

TV Mini Series

Misty

Poliwag

Vulpix (English version, voice)

1998–1999

2 episodes

 

Now and Then, Here and There (1999)

Now and Then, Here and There

7.9

TV Series

Boo (English version, voice)

1999–2000

 

Gokudo (1999)

Gokudo

7.3

TV Mini Series

Miroku

Additional Voices

Nihi ...

1999

7 episodes

 

Pokémon: Pikachu's Jukebox - Double Trouble (1999)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Jukebox - Double Trouble

8.3

Music Video

Jessie (singing voice)

1999

 

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999)

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

7.2

Utena Tenju (English version, voice)

1999

 

M.U.G.E.N (1999)

M.U.G.E.N

7.4

Video Game

1999

 

Satomi Kôrogi, Masako Nozawa, and Ikue Ôtani in Pokemon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999)

Pokemon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

5.8

Short

Misty

Venonat

Chansey (English version, voice) ...

1999

 

Madeleine Blaustein, Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ôtani, and Veronica Taylor in Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)

Pokémon the Movie 2000

6.1

Misty

Jessie (English version, voice)

1999

 

Agent Aika (1997)

Agent Aika

5.9

TV Mini Series

Adjutant (English version, voice)

1997–1999

7 episodes

 

Pokémon Snap (1999)

Pokémon Snap

7.2

Video Game

Jigglypuff

Poliwag

Jynx (English version, voice, uncredited) ...

1999

 

Super Smash Bros. (1999)

Super Smash Bros.

8.4

Video Game

Jigglypuff

Chansey (English version, voice)

1999

 

A Sneak Peek at Pokémon (1998)

A Sneak Peek at Pokémon

7.0

Video

Jessie

Misty (voice, uncredited)

1998

 

Hey You, Pikachu! (1998)

Hey You, Pikachu!

5.3

Video Game

Poliwag

Goldeen

Horsea (English version, voice)

1998

 

His and Her Circumstances (1998)

His and Her Circumstances

7.6

TV Series

Miyako Miyazawa

1998–1999

 

Satomi Kôrogi and Ikue Ôtani in Pokémon: Pikachu's Vacation (1998)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Vacation

6.1

Short

Misty

Goldeen

Vulpix (English version, voice, uncredited) ...

1998

 

Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)

Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

6.3

Misty

Jessie

Wigglytuff (English version, voice)

1998

 

Otsuyu: Kaidan botan-dôrô (1998)

Otsuyu: Kaidan botan-dôrô

6.1

Suzu (English version, voice, as Cooper McQueen)

1998

 

Nobutoshi Canna, Yûko Miyamura, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Kenji Utsumi in Berserk (1997)

Berserk

8.7

TV Series

Charlotte (English version, voice)

1997–1998

10 episodes

 

Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997)

Revolutionary Girl Utena

8.1

TV Series

Utena Tenjô

Chu-Chu (English version, voice)

1997

39 episodes

 

VS. Knight Ramune & 40 Fresh (1997)

VS. Knight Ramune & 40 Fresh

6.8

TV Mini Series

Drum

Electone (English version, voice, as Jody Lee)

1997

5 episodes

 

Rayearth (1997)

Rayearth

6.4

TV Mini Series

Various Schoolgirls (English version, voice)

1997

2 episodes

 

Bleached

6.9

The Mormon (as Rachal Lillis)

1997

 

Shamanic Princess (1996)

Shamanic Princess

6.4

TV Mini Series

Mimi Joyma (English version, voice)

1996

3 episodes

 

Twin Signal (1996)

Twin Signal

6.6

TV Series

Erala, Number 3 (English version, voice)

1996

 

Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer (1996)

Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer

4.7

TV Mini Series

Omni Exist (English version, voice)

1996

 

The Slayers (1995)

The Slayers

7.5

TV Series

Martina Xoana Mel Navratilova

Girl 1

Kira Runan (English version, voice) ...

1995–1996

19 episodes

 

The Ping-Pong Club (1995)

The Ping-Pong Club

7.5

TV Series

Hojo (English version, voice, as Cooper McQueen)

1995

5 episodes

 

DNA²: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu (1995)

DNA²: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu

6.1

TV Mini Series

Ami Kurimoto (English version, voice)

1995

 

Venus Five

5.5

TV Mini Series

Venus Red

Moyu (English version, voice, as Jody Lee)

1994

 

Darkside Blues (1994)

Darkside Blues

5.3

Prisoner

Old Woman (English version, voice)

1994

 

DNA² (1994)

DNA²

6.5

TV Mini Series

Ami Kurimoto (English version, voice)

1994

 

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1994)

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

7.4

TV Mini Series

Lt. Cmdr. Yuriko Star (English version, voice)

1994–1996

 

K.O. Beast (1992)

K.O. Beast

7.0

TV Mini Series

V-Sion (English version, voice)

1992–1993

7 episodes

 

Tama of Third Street: Have You Seen My Tama? (1993)

Tama of Third Street: Have You Seen My Tama?

6.7

TV Series

Ben (voice)

1993

 

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993)

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

7.7

TV Series

Yuriko Star

1993–1996

 

Guardian of Darkness (1990)

Guardian of Darkness

6.1

TV Mini Series

Satsuki (English version, voice)

1992

1 episode

 

Gall Force: New Era (1991)

Gall Force: New Era

6.5

TV Mini Series

Catty (Central Park Media dub) (English version, voice)

1991–1992

 

RG Veda (1991)

RG Veda

5.9

TV Mini Series

Ashura (2001) (English version, voice)

1991

 

Gall Force: Earth Chapter (1989)

Gall Force: Earth Chapter

6.5

TV Mini Series

Catty (English version, voice, as Rachel Lillis)

1989–1990

 

Gall Force: Stardust War (1988)

Gall Force: Stardust War

6.8

Video

Catty

Captain Nebulart (voice)

1988

 

Gall Force: Destruction (1987)

Gall Force: Destruction

7.2

Video

Catty (English version, voice)

1987

 

Kenji Miyazawa's Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)

Kenji Miyazawa's Night on the Galactic Railroad

7.0

Dairy Woman

Marceau (English version, voice)

1985

 

Script and Continuity Department

Gokudo (1999)

Gokudo

7.3

TV Mini Series

script adaptation

1999

26 episodes

 

Apocalypse Zero (1996)

Apocalypse Zero

5.1

TV Mini Series

script adaptation

1996

 

K.O. Beast (1992)

K.O. Beast

7.0

TV Mini Series

script adaptation

1992–1993

7 episodes

 

Cleopatra D.C. (1989)

Cleopatra D.C.

6.0

TV Series

script translation

1989–1991

3 episodes

 

Additional Crew

Boogiepop Never Laughs: Boogiepop Phantom (2000)

Boogiepop Never Laughs: Boogiepop Phantom

7.3

TV Mini Series

adr script (english version)

2000

 

Gokudo (1999)

Gokudo

7.3

TV Mini Series

adr script (english version)

1999

 

Jewel BEM Hunter Lime (1996)

Jewel BEM Hunter Lime

5.8

Video

adr script (english version)

1996

 

Apocalypse Zero (1996)

Apocalypse Zero

5.1

TV Mini Series

adr script (english version)

1996

 

K.O. Beast (1992)

K.O. Beast

7.0

TV Mini Series

adr script (english version)

1992