Pokémon Legend James Carter Cathcart Steps Down After Iconic Career Due to Cancer
James Carter Cathcart, the voice behind Professor Oak and Team Rocket’s James, retired in 2023 after a throat cancer diagnosis. His voice shaped Pokémon for 25 years, also spanning Sonic X and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Cathcart adapted Pokémon scripts and influenced TV and gaming alike.