Cast Members from the First Two ‘Home Alone’ Films Who Have Passed Away
• John Candy, who played Gus Polinski, passed in 1994 at the age of 43
• Roberts Blossom, who played Kevin’s neighbor Marley, passed away in 2011 at the age of 87
• John Heard, who played Peter McAllister, passed away in 2017 at the age of 71
• Catherine O’Hara, who played Kate McAllister, passed away in 2026 at the age of 71
• Brenda Fricker, who played The Pigeon Lady, passed way in 2026 at the age of 81
Brenda Fricker, the Irish actress who played the homeless bird lady who befriended by Macaulay Culkin's Kevin in Home Alone 2, has died aged 81. https://t.co/v1lpgJUYOs
Pokémon lost two truly unforgettable voices in back-to-back years 🙏
Many fans may not realize how much Rachael Lillis and James Carter Cathcart helped shape the sound of the Pokémon anime, from the early Kanto adventures to some of Team Rocket’s most recognizable moments.
• Rachael Lillis was the original English voice behind Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff, helping define Pokémon’s earliest years for fans. Misty became one of Ash’s first traveling companions, Jessie brought Team Rocket’s dramatic comedy to life, and Jigglypuff became one of the franchise’s most memorable recurring Pokémon. She passed away on August 10, 2024.
• James Carter Cathcart, also known as Jimmy Zoppi, was known for voicing Gary Oak, Professor Oak, Team Rocket’s James, and Meowth in the English dub. Beyond his voice roles, he also worked as a script adaptor across hundreds of Pokémon episodes, helping shape the tone and humor of the English version. He passed away on July 8, 2025.
A heartbreaking detail: James passed away on July 8, the same date as Rachael Lillis’s birthday.
Their work became part of Pokémon history, from rivals and companions to villains, jokes, emotional moments, and childhood memories that fans still revisit today.
Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and the characters that still live on through every rewatch.
Rest in peace 🕊️