Pokemon actress Rachael Lillis, who played Misty, dies aged 46

In an Instagram story, the official Pokemon account said it was 'deeply saddened'

Rachael Lillis, who voiced Misty in the Pokemon TV series, as died (Takatoshi Kurikawa / Alamy Stock Photo)

Pokemon voice actress Rachael Lillis has died aged 46, the franchise confirmed.

Lillis, born in New York state, played Pokemon trainer Misty and Team Rocket antagonist Jesse, during the original series, which began in 1998.