He was known for playing Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”

James Carter Cathcart, the voice behind iconic Pokémon characters, passed away. He was 71. Cathcart battled throat cancer. He voiced James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak. He took over the roles in 2006.

On Tuesday, July 8, James Carter Cathcart, the longtime voice actor for several beloved characters within the Pokémon world, died. His wife, Martha Jacobi, revealed the news two days later in a Facebook post shared in a fan club for Cathcart. He was 71.