A well loved Pokemon voice actor has passed away.
The voice of many Pokemon characters from the anime, James Carter Cathcart has passed away. It was revealed by his wife on July 10th, 2026 that James had passed away two days prior. This comes from after battling throat cancer since 2023.
You will surely know James Carter Cathcart voice if you ever watched a single episode of the Pokemon anime. After all, he voiced two thirds of the Rocket Trio: James and Meowth. Other characters you would know James Carter Cathcart would be Professor Oak and Gary Oak. James also provided the voice for several different Pokemon.
Fan Responses
Below are some fans and friends of James Carter Cathcart who wish to pay their respects to the news of his passing.
You brought as a lot of joy, I hope you find some in the afterlife. farewell James Carter Cathcart.
You will forever be loved and remembered.
— 2xnmore (@2xnmore) July 10, 2025
The world is a darker place without the beacon of light that is James Carter Cathcart. His passing leaves a heavy hole in not only my heart, but with every soul he met, or wherever his work reached.
Rest in peace, sir. It was an absolute pleasure. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/USWmK6LbGt
— Daman Mills (@DamanMills) July 11, 2025
So we just lost James Carter Cathcart to cancer. He voiced Gary since the beginning of the anime and took over for James and Meowth during the TPCi run, while still keeping his role as Gary.
We essentially lost our two Meowth’s, one half of James and one half of Jessie.
RIP Legend.
— Zelia Heart (@padasszelly.bsky.social) July 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Rest in peace to the legend James Carter Cathcart 💛
I’ll forever be grateful for all the joy and laughter that your countless performances in the Pokémon Anime have given me. I truly don’t think I would be as big of a Pokémon fan as I am, were it not for your contributions to this franchise.
— Togebliss (@togebliss.bsky.social) July 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Devastated to hear James Carter Cathcart (James, Meowth, Professor Oak and Gary Oak in the Pokémon anime and also former script adaptor) has passed away.
He played such a big part of my childhood, even having been part of the anime since the very beginning and he will be missed. pic.twitter.com/xCo9mRgifr
— Alex Casswell (@AlexCasswell) July 10, 2025
1/2 I woke up to the news about James Carter Cathcart’s passing. I have known him nearly my whole professional life & worked alongside him for over 2 decades, both at 4kids & Pokemon. I’m in touch w/his widow, friends & cast of @pokemon. I will post later today once his wife has.
— Lisa Ortiz🇵🇷 Ig: @lisacultjelly (@Lisalisejam) July 10, 2025
I’m devastated to hear of the passing of James Carter Cathcart. I know he was far more well known for other roles but he will always be Dr. Namba to me. Thank you for giving an unforgettable personality to one of my favorite characters of all time. pic.twitter.com/mQEXjHALAV
— 💛🤍TRSilvers🤎🖤 (@TRSilvers) July 10, 2025
Rest in peace James Carter Cathcart. Personally, I always loved all the characters that he voiced. May his family and friends have plenty of love during this time.
