Pokémon actor James Carter Cathcart, who has performed a number of characters within the anime sequence, together with James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak, has died aged 71.
He handed away on Tuesday (July 8) after battling throat most cancers, based on TMZ. He was first identified with most cancers in 2023, after which retired from appearing.
He’s greatest recognized for his work on the Pokémon sequence, which started together with his function as Fergus in Pokémon: The First Film – Mewtwo Strikes Again. Elsewhere, he additionally performed Todd Snap in Pokémon Snap and ultimately becoming a member of the solid of the anime extra repeatedly within the 2000.
Cathcart took on a slew of different roles within the present, together with James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak.
Outdoors of his work in Pokémon, he additionally voiced Weevil Underwood in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, and has appeared in different exhibits resembling Kirby: Proper Again at Ya!, One Piece, and Sonic X.
His Pokémon co-star Erica Schroeder, who voiced Nurse Pleasure, Wobbuffet and extra, posted a tribute to him on her Instagram web page. “Relaxation in peace expensive candy man. I’ll miss you,” she wrote.
“The neighborhood will miss you. The world will miss you. One of the joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and proficient souls not walks with us. James Carter Cathcart you have been certainly one of a form, a delicate, lovely, playful genius and I used to be comfortable to name you my buddy. Grasp of the pen, piano and microphone. Buddy to many. Loving father and husband. Thanks in your items.”
Followers have been reacting to the information of the James Carter Cathcart’s dying. Learn some tributes to the Pokémon actor under.
Fuck most cancers. Relaxation in peace J. Carter Cathcart, the voice of James and Meowth pic.twitter.com/u1gMUJqLLY
— MegamanNG (@MegamanRA) July 10, 2025
Devastated to listen to James Carter Cathcart (James, Meowth, Professor Oak and Gary Oak within the Pokémon anime and in addition former script adaptor) has handed away.
He performed such an enormous a part of my childhood, even having been a part of the anime for the reason that very starting and he will probably be missed. pic.twitter.com/xCo9mRgifr
— Alex Casswell (@AlexCasswell) July 10, 2025
RIP James Carter Cathcart. A legendary voice throughout a lot childhood media, together with Pokemon, Yugioh, and Sonic X’s english dubs over the many years.
He will probably be dearly missed, thanks for all of the wonderful recollections you gave us! pic.twitter.com/McHgB9b5sA
— TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) July 10, 2025
RIP James Carter Cathcart pic.twitter.com/njPRgjBIkB
— David Leavitt 🎲🎮🧙♂️🌈 (@David_Leavitt) July 10, 2025
In different Pokémon-related information, it has confirmed a collaboration with LEGO will probably be launched subsequent 12 months, the thirtieth anniversary of the hit online game sequence.
“For the primary time, the LEGO Group will probably be bringing essentially the most liked Pokémon to life in a brand-new approach, with play experiences that may delight new and present followers alike. Followers ought to maintain their binoculars peeled and their Pokédex able to expertise the world of LEGO Pokémon, coming their approach in 2026,” reads the announcement publish, with Nintendo additionally sharing a temporary teaser trailer.
Earlier this 12 months, Pokémon boss Tsunekazu Ishihara mentioned he believed the sequence might attain its a centesimal anniversary, however provided that they maintain innovating. “If we turn out to be complacent and glide, that’s when it is going to go downhill.”
