FIGUEIRA JUNIOR DEAD AT 60

 

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He provided the Portuguese voices for Robin in Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series; Professor Aldon, Christopher, Dorian, Morty, Professor Telesu, Thatcher, Zachary’s Dad, McKenzie’s Dad, Koji, Fernando, Brad Van Darn, and Whirl Cup Winner in Pokémon; John Denbat and Boris’ Spirit in Shaman King; Dr. Bernard Goodman in Flint the Time Detective; Brocken Jr. in Ultimate Muscle; and The Smaller Mean Engine and The Thin Tiger Hunter in Thomas & Friends.

15TH & 20TH ANNVIERSARIES

 Continuing our anniversary celebration with the shows turning 15 and 20 this year.

JAMES CARTER CATHCART DEAD AT 71

 

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Also credited as Jimmy Zoppi, he was one of the longest-tenured actors in the Pokémon franchise voicing Gary Oak, Gary Oak, James, Professor Oak, Butch, Mirror James, Todd Snap, Charles Goodshow, Kurt, Dr. Namba, Mr. Briney, Pryce, Koga, Samurai, Tomo, Cleavon Schpielbunk, Mayor of Trovitopolis, Kenzo, Infernando, Mr. Gan Gogh, Jack Pollockson, Captain Marius, Wings Alexander, Kaburagi, Sigourney, Evan, Oriba, Zeus, Fergus, Godey, Carn Russet, Meowth, Aggron, Crawdaunt, Gengar, Blaziken, Banette, Lairon, Ninjask. Shelgon, Bronzong, Quagsire Rattata, Spearow, Grimer, Muk, Shellder, Dustox, Shieldon, Foongus, Seismitoad, Lairon, Snubbull, Raticate, Probopass, Mareanie, Toxapex, Aron, Slowpoke, Cloyster, Darmanitan, Seaking, Swampert, Granbull and other minor roles; Buchie in One Piece; Lumus, Weevil Underwood and Hobson in Yu-Gi-Oh!; Mong, Cerebrix and Mixmutt’s Owner in Cubix: Robots for Everyone; Cinnamonkey in Fighting Foodons; Cyniclons Tarb in Mew Mew Power; Chef Nagoya and Sir Gallant in Kirby: Right Back At Ya!; Raz and Sleeg in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003); and Vector the Crocodile, Construction Worker A and various small roles in Sonic X. 

RACHAEL LILLIS DEAD AT 46

 

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Best known as the original English voice for Misty, Jesse, Violet, Darlet, Jessebell, Yolanda, Tommy, Suzie, Tilly, Maylene, Kenny, Keanu, Alyssa, Gary’s cheerleaders, Yuko (Hoenn), Vulpix, Venonat, Goldeen, Jigglypuff, Beautifly, Horsea, Poliwag, Torchic, Chansey, Blissey, Ditto, Ralts, Caserin, Luverin, Wigglytuff, Ninetales, Jynx, Clamperl, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Surskit, Masquerain, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Silcoon, Spoink, Swablu, Luvdisc and various other minor roles in the first 8 seasons of Pokémon. She also voiced Adena’s Nursmaid and a fairy in Yu-Gi-Oh!; Danny and a reporter in Sonic X; Tomoe Ame and Lonae in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003); Ursula, Laura and Dr. Reece Drake in Dinosaur King; Faragonda, Amaryl and Lucy in Winx Club; Ms. Globular in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures; and provided additional voices in Mew Mew Power.