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Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pokemon and Sonic actor dies after cancer battle as tributes flood in
James Carter Cathcart, who voiced characters in both Pokemon and Sonic, has died at the age of 71. Also know as Jimmy Zoppi, James died in Forest Hills, New York two years after being diagnosed with throat cancer. James provided the voice for a number of Pokémon characters, including Team Rocket's James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak. He also voiced Vector the Crocodile in Sonic X as well as in the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. His last voice actor work was doing the English version of Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys, which happened in 2023. He was then forced to retire due to his ill health. Sadly, despite having aggressive chemotherapy, his condition worsened. Tributes have flooded in from the community he worked alongside, including Sonic star Erica Schroeder, who wrote: "Rest in peace dear sweet man. I will miss you. The community will miss you. The world will miss you. One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us. "James Carter Cathcart you were one of a kind, a gentle, beautiful, playful genius and I was happy to call you my friend. Master of the pen, piano and microphone. Friend to many. Loving father and husband. Thank you for your gifts."
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Pokemon star dead at 71: Legendary voice actor James Carter Cathcart played string of fan-favourite characters in show
BELOVED Pokémon and Sonic voice actor James Carter Cathcart has died at the age of 71 after a years-long battle with throat cancer. Cathcart — also known professionally as Jimmy Zoppi — passed away in hospice care in Forest Hills, New York, two years after his diagnosis. 2 James Carter Cathcart has passed away at 71 Credit: Facebook 2 He had been fighting throat cancer for years before his death Credit: Facebook His death was confirmed by a family member to TMZ. The legendary voice actor was best known for bringing to life several fan-favorite Pokémon characters, including the iconic Team Rocket's James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak. is work became the soundtrack of childhoods around the world, his unmistakable voice embedded in the memories of millions. Cathcart's career extended into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as well, where he voiced Vector the Crocodile in Sonic X and the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. Despite undergoing aggressive chemotherapy, Cathcart's condition worsened after initial treatments failed to take. The battle forced him into retirement in 2023, shortly after wrapping up his final project: the English dub of Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys. Tributes from the voice acting community have poured in since news of his passing broke. Fellow Sonic star Erica Schroeder penned a moving message on social media. Most read in Celebrity She wrote: 'Rest in peace dear sweet man. I will miss you. The community will miss you. The world will miss you. 'One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us. I kept my Pokémon cards that I bought for $35 - but I was floored when Antiques Roadshow told me they were worth $10,000 'James Carter Cathcart you were one of a kind, a gentle, beautiful, playful genius and I was happy to call you my friend. 'Master of the pen, piano and microphone. Friend to many. Loving father and husband. Thank you for your gifts.' Beyond his voice acting legacy, Cathcart had deep musical roots. In the late 1970s, he released two albums with his band The Laughing Dogs, and since 1981, served as lead vocalist in The Carter Cathcart Band. He also co-wrote 'Remember Me' with Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley — a track featured on Frehley's 1989 solo album Trouble Walkin'. Cathcart made his mark across media platforms for decades. He lent his voice to everything from ABC Weekend Special to commercials for KitKat and Coors Light. It comes after Beloved actress Renée Victor also found fame on the landmark show Weeds as tributes continue to pour in for the TV and film icon. Victor died peacefully surrounded by her family at her Sherman Oaks home in California, her agency told Her cause of death was lymphoma - a form of cancer which targets the body's immune system. Her heartbroken daughters Raquel and Margo left a touching tribute to their mom which read: 'Renee is perhaps best known as the voice of 'Abuelita' in Disney's 2017 blockbuster Coco. 'Renee was loved by so many & had fans all over the world. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.' Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
James Carter Cathcart, voice behind memorable Pokémon characters, dies at 71
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mr James Carter Cathcart, a voice actor who portrayed some of the most indelible characters in the Pokémon franchise and became a familiar presence in several other popular animated series, died July 8 . He was 71. His wife Martha Jacobi confirmed in a social media post that he died at Calvary Hospital in New York City. His ex-wife Jeanne Gari said in an interview that the cause of his death was throat cancer. For more than two decades, Mr Cathcart was the voice of several popular characters in the Pokémon series and movies, including the genial Professor Oak, his grandson Gary, the antagonising James and the wisecracking feline creature Meowth, one of the few Pokémon who could speak. Mr Cathcart joined the cast of Pokémon in 1998, just as the franchise exploded into a global craze. While many of the characters cycled in and out through the series' more than 1,000 episodes, his voice remained a steady presence. Mr Cathcart also had roles in an array of other anime series, video games and animated shows, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Shadow the Hedgehog. He retired from voice acting in 2023 after he was diagnosed with cancer. Mr Cathcart appeared in more than 100 roles, according to the entertainment database IMDb, but his work in Pokémon is his best known. The voice actors who also had roles in the Pokémon universe acknowledged his death on social media. Ms Erica Schroeder, who played Nurse Joy and the creature Wobbuffet, said: 'The community will miss you. The world will miss you.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'pore boosts nuclear viability, safety research with new institute and $66m in additional funding Singapore NDP 2025: Leopard tank transmission fault identified, vehicle to resume role in mobile column Singapore Over 12,000 lower-income households to receive $60 in transport vouchers by end-July World Trump nominates 'alpha male' influencer to be ambassador to Malaysia Business CEO pay: At Singapore's top companies, whose pay went up and who saw a drop? Business Popiah king Sam Goi makes $123.5 million offer to buy rest of PSC Singapore Youth who performed lewd act on cat ordered to undergo probation Life Singer Jacky Cheung adds 3 more encore concerts in Singapore, bringing total to 6 shows Mr Cathcart was born Jan 4, 1954, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. He is survived by Ms Jacobi; his daughters Nicole Zoppi, 41, and Mackenzie, 30; and his son Carter, 31. Mr Cathcart said in an interview in 2017 that he was grateful the Pokémon franchise had continued to thrive and that he wanted to keep voicing the characters for as long as he could. 'Who could imagine 20 years ago that we would still be doing the show and it would be doing so well, but there's a new generation of kids that loves the Pokémon?' Mr Cathcart said.
Engadget
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Professor Oak's voice actor, James Carter Cathcart, has died
A prolific voice actor behind Pokémon 's Professor Oak and many other classic animated characters has passed away. James Carter Cathcart, who was best known for his voice acting work in animation and video games, died of throat cancer at 71, Variety reports. The actor, who was frequently credited as "Jimmy Zoppi" and "Carter Cathcart" throughout his career, played a variety of Pokémon 's most memorable supporting characters. Alongside Professor Oak, Cathcart voiced his grandson Gary Oak and Team Rocket's Meowth and James across over 700 episodes of the animated series and 15 movies. That includes Pokémon: The First Movie, Cathcart's first feature film credit. His work wasn't exclusive to animation, either. Cathcart also voiced Vector the Crocodile in the game Shadow the Hedgehog, and provided voices for multiple Pokémon that appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl . Beyond voice acting, Cathcart was a talented musician and writer. He's credited with writing and adapting multiple English-language versions of Pokémon TV movies. After 25 years in the entertainment industry, Cathcart decided to retire from voice acting in 2023 due to his cancer diagnosis, Kotaku writes. The voice actor was in hospice care in Forest Hills, New York when he died. He's survived by his wife, Martha Jacobi, and a body of work that touches everything from One Piece to candy bar commercials.
Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
James Carter Cathcart, Pokémon voice actor, dies at 71
James Carter Cathcart, the renowned voice actor best known for his work on Pokémon, has passed away at the age of 71. Cathcart died on Tuesday, July 8, after a prolonged battle with throat cancer, according to a family member. He was receiving hospice care in Forest Hills, New York at the time of his death. Cathcart brought to life several beloved characters in the Pokémon series, including Professor Oak, Meowth, Gary Oak, and James from Team Rocket. His distinct voice also resonated with fans of Sonic X, where he voiced Vector the Crocodile, and in the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023, Cathcart faced challenging treatments, including aggressive chemotherapy. After completing his work on the English dub of Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys, he retired from voice acting. Fellow voice actor Erica Schroeder shared a heartfelt tribute to Cathcart, calling him "one of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls" and praising his genius in various artistic fields, including music and voice acting. James Carter Cathcart leaves behind a legacy of iconic characters and will be remembered for his warmth, creativity, and contributions to animation.
