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 recognized with most cancers in 2023, after which retired from appearing.
He’s finest identified 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 finally becoming a member of the solid of the anime extra commonly 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 reveals akin to 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 pricey candy man. I’ll miss you,” she wrote.
“The neighborhood will miss you. The world will miss you. Some of the joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and gifted souls now not walks with us. James Carter Cathcart you have been certainly one of a form, a delicate, stunning, playful genius and I used to be pleased to name you my buddy. Grasp of the pen, piano and microphone. Buddy to many. Loving father and husband. Thanks to your presents.”
Followers have been reacting to the information of the James Carter Cathcart’s demise. Learn some tributes to the Pokémon actor beneath.
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 likewise former script adaptor) has handed away.
He performed such a giant a part of my childhood, even having been a part of the anime because the very starting and he might 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 might be dearly missed, thanks for all of the superb 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 might be launched subsequent 12 months, the thirtieth anniversary of the hit online game sequence.
“For the primary time, the LEGO Group might be bringing probably 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 hold their binoculars peeled and their Pokédex able to expertise the world of LEGO Pokémon, coming their approach in 2026,” reads the announcement put up, with Nintendo additionally sharing a temporary teaser trailer.
Earlier this 12 months, Pokémon boss Tsunekazu Ishihara stated he believed the sequence might attain its one centesimal anniversary, however provided that they hold innovating. “If we turn out to be complacent and drift, that’s when it is going to go downhill.”
