The original voice of Meowth and Grandpa Muto in English, Maddie Blaustein Passed Away Eighteen Years Ago Today at Just 48 Years Old 🐱🎙️ For countless Pokémon fans, Maddie Blaustein will always be remembered as the iconic voice of Meowth, bringing sarcastic humor, attitude, and unforgettable personality to Team Rocket’s talkative companion throughout the classic English dub era. Beyond Pokémon, Blaustein built an impressive voice acting career across anime, cartoons, and video games. From Grandpa Muto in Yu-Gi-Oh! and Dr. Kureha in One Piece to E-123 Omega in the Sonic franchise, Blaustein’s performances became a memorable part of countless childhoods. Some of Maddie Blaustein’s notable voice roles include: • Meowth (Pokémon) • Solomon “Grandpa” Muto (Yu-Gi-Oh!) • Dr. Kureha (One Piece, 4Kids dub) • E-123 Omega (Sonic the Hedgehog) • Chef Kawasaki / Waddle Doo / Professor Curio (Kirby: Right Back at Ya!) • Sartorius Kumar (Yu-Gi-Oh! GX) • Dr. K (Cubix) • Helga (Dinosaur King) • Overkill (G.I. Joe: Sigma 6) • Wally Tusket (Ultimate Muscle) • Jillas (Slayers Try) • Migeira (Samurai Deeper Kyo) • Oslo (Fighting Foodons) • Chatot (Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness) • The President (Shadow the Hedgehog) Through Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sonic, and numerous beloved franchises, Maddie Blaustein helped shape an unforgettable era of English dubbing. Decades later, countless performances continue to hold a special place in the hearts of anime and gaming fans around the world. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Maddie Blaustein. An incredible legacy lives on through unforgettable characters, cherished childhood memories, and generations of fans. 🎙️🎮