The Pokemon Company Breaks Silence on the Passing of Long-Serving Beloved Voice Actor
After the broadcast of the final episode of Pokémon, he announced his retirement from acting due to his battle with throat cancer. Tragically, he passed away from cancer at the age of 71 in July 2025. On the day of his passing, his colleagues, friends, and fans offered their condolences. However, The Pokémon Company remained silent until July 24th. On their official account (originally Twitter), they shared a video showcasing Cathcart’s performances across the franchise. They also expressed their gratitude for Cathcart’s significant contributions to the series, including his work on over 700 scripts.