Peter Cullen Dead: Definitive Voice of Optimus Prime and a Generation’s Eeyore Was 85

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind iconic characters Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at the age of 85. According to Variety, he passed away at his family home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1941, Cullen had a long and illustrious career in voice acting, with roles in numerous films and TV shows. He was best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, a role he originated in the 1984 animated series and reprised in several animated projects and live-action films, including the 2007 movie and 2023's Rise of the Beasts, as per IGN.

Cullen also voiced Eeyore in several Winnie-the-Pooh projects, and had other notable roles, including King Kong, the Predator, and Thaedus in Invincible, as mentioned by The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap. His family has asked fans to honor his legacy by serving their communities with compassion, integrity, and loyalty.

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