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James Carter Cathcart Dies: ‘Pokémon’ Voice Actor Was 71
James Carter Cathcart, a voice actor best known for the Pokemon franchise, died July 8 in New York City after a battle with throat cancer. He was 71.
James Carter Cathcart and (inset) Meowth and Gary of Team Rocket from the series 'Pokémon'Linkedin/Shogakukan James Carter Cathcart, a prolific voice actor whose credits included the Pokémon franchise and TV’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, died Tuesday, July 8, at Calvary Hospital in New York City after a battle with throat cancer. Before retiring in 2023 following his throat cancer diagnosis, Cathcart, sometimes credited as Jimmy Zoppi, also voiced characters in Sonic X, Yu Gi Oh! Prior to launching his voice acting career, Cathcart played the guitar and sang for the 1970s New York punk band The Laughing Dogs, a CBGB stalwart that toured with Patti Smith Group, Cheap Trick and Blondie.
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