46-year-old Pokémon voice actress Rachael Lillis passes away after battling cancer.

46-year-old Rachael Lillis, renowned for her voice acting roles as Misty and Jessie in the Pokémon animated series, has tragically passed away after battling cancer. Lillis's friend and former co-star, Veronica Taylor, announced the news on social media, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans. Rachael's family has requested privacy during this difficult time and a memorial is being planned for a future date. Lillis also provided voices for characters in other popular animated series such as Hunter x Hunter, Winx Club, and Berserk.