Voice actor James Carter Cathcart, known for his work on "Pokémon" and "Sonic," has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with throat cancer. He brought characters like Professor Oak, Meowth, and Vector the Crocodile to life with his voice. James retired from voice acting after completing his work on the English dub of "Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys." Fellow voice actor Erica Schroeder remembers him as a talented and kind-hearted soul.
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