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Rachael Lillis (July 8, 1969[1] - August 10, 2024) was an American voice actress and scriptwriter. She studied acting in Boston and New York City and has appeared in various theater productions, animated series and independent films. In Nintendo, Lillis was best known for Misty, Jessie and Jigglypuff in Pokémon the Series for the first eight seasons and movies and the latter in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Biography[]
Lillis attended Smith College in which she was a premed student. She studied acting in Boston and New York City and appeared in various theater productions, animated series and independent films. She was originally based in New York City, but moved to Los Angeles in 2013.
In May 2024, a GoFundMe campaign created by Lillis's sister announced that Lillis had developed breast cancer. Several of her fellow voice actors shared the campaign to help raise money for her care. Lillis died from the disease in Los Angeles, on August 10, 2024, at the age of 55.[2]
Credited Nintendo roles[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-2008 | Pokémon the Series and movies | Misty, Jessie, Maylene, Jigglypuff, various Pokémon and characters |
| 1999-2018 | Super Smash Bros. | Jigglypuff and various Poké Ball Pokémon |
| 1999 | Pokémon Snap | Various Pokémon |
| 2000 | Pokémon Puzzle League | Misty, Jessie, Jigglypuff |
| 2000 | Pokémon Live! | Jigglypuff |
| 2008 | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | Sunflora and Shinx |
| 2019 | Detective Pikachu movie | Jigglypuff (Archival recording, final VA role) |
References[]
- ↑ Though it was originally reported that Lillis was 46 [at the time of her death], The New York Times confirmed with her sister, Laurie Orr, that she was born on July 8, 1969
- ↑ Pokémon VA Rachael Lillis dies at 55 (Variety; August 12, 2024)
External links[]
- Rachael Lillis at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
- Rachael Lillis at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.
- Rachael Lillis at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Rachael Lillis at the Internet Movie Database