He was known for playing Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”

James Carter Cathcart, a prolific voice actor known for his work on the Pokémon anime English dub, has passed away at the age of 71. Voice actor Erica Schroeder confirmed Cathcart’s passing on Instagram.

James Carter Cathcart, a performer best known for his voice work in the “Pokémon” franchise, died Tuesday at the age of 71.

"This incident was devastating, but we will bounce back, grow, and come back better than ever," the owners of 1st Edition Collectible in New Bedford said in a statement.

The store's co-owner said the thief was "somebody that was familiar enough with our store to know where these items were.”

The owners of 1st Edition Collectibles in New Bedford, Massachusetts, shared surveillance footage of someone burglarizing the shop early Tuesday morning.