James Carter Cathcart dead: Legendary voice actor dies after cancer battle

Voice actor James Carter Cathcart, best known for his work on the animated series Pokémon, has died at the age of 71 following a battle with throat cancer. He died in hospice care in Forest Hills, New York on July 8. The news was confirmed by fellow voice actor and Pokemon co-star Erica Schroeder on Instagram.

"Rest in peace dear sweet man. I will miss you. The community will miss you. The world will miss you. One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us. James Carter Cathcart you were one of a kind, a gentle, beautiful, playful genius and I was happy to call you my friend. Master of the pen, piano and microphone. Friend to many. Loving father and husband. Thank you for your gifts," she penned.

James was forced to retire from voice acting in 2023 due to his throat cancer diagnosis, after a quarter of a century working on the popular show in which he provided the voices of he provided the voices of James, Meowth and Professor Oake.

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