Veronica Taylor — her “Pokémon” co-star who voiced lead character Ash Ketchum — announced the death of Lillis, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May.

Rachael Lillis, a voice actor who starred in many “Pokémon” films and series as the characters Misty, Jessie and more, died Aug. 10. She was 46.

Lillis was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024. Veronica Taylor, Lillis’ “Pokémon” co-star who voiced the lead character Ash Ketchum, posted a statement on X Monday morning that announced Lillis’ death.

  • corsicanguppy@lemmy.caEnglish
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    3 months ago

    I have countless stories of people who fought for years, only to die in pain at the end anywa

    We all either go quickly or in pain.

    My uncle lasted 40+ years surviving Cancer, through bout after bout. We had better early-detection, back then, and better treatment, and he’d get more rads or a piece cut out and off he’d go. His subtle wisdom and dry wit coloured three generations by the time he was done.

    Then covid hillbilly ‘raghts’ chased all the older, more skilled docs away, so we don’t have time for a proper treatment plan.