‘Pokemon’ voice actor Rachael Lillis dies at 55 after succumbing to breast cancer

Rachael Lillis died on Aug 10, after succumbing to her battle with breast cancer. Photo: Rachael Lillis/Instagram

Rachael Lillis, who voiced the popular characters Misty and Jessie in the English versions of the 1990s Pokemon anime television series and movies, died on Saturday, Aug 10, after succumbing to her battle with breast cancer. She was 55.

Her death was confirmed by her sister, Laurie Orr, through GoFundMe, a fundraiser created in May to raise money for the voice actress’ medical bills.