He had been diagnosed with throat cancer back in 2023, and retired from voice acting that same year. In addition to voicing gender-bending villain James, Cathcart also offered his voice for a range of other Pokémon characters,

James Carter Cathcart, a beloved voice actor best known for his work on the Pokemon anime, has died at the age of 71.

James Carter Cathcart, a voice actor who starred as several popular character in the “ Pokemon ” franchise, died Tuesday after complications from oral cancer. He was 71. Cathcart voiced Professor Oak, his grandson Gary Oak, Team Rocket member James and his Pokemon sidekick Meowth for 25 years in the long-running anime.