The original Pokemon anime actor behind Misty and Jessie, Rachael Lillis, has died

Rachael Lillis, the original actor behind Pokemon’s Jessie and Misty, has died after a battle with cancer.

Veronica Taylor, fellow Pokemon actor and friend of Lillis, announced the news earlier today, August 12, on Twitter. In her message to fans of Lillis, Taylor revealed that her friend had died August 10. Taylor adds thanks to Lillis’ fans from her family, and writes that a memorial is being planned for a future date.