Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind the Autobots leader Optimus Prime in “Transformers” and the mopey Eeyore in several “Winnie-the-Pooh” projects, died on Wednesday, his agent Kevin Motley confirmed. He was 85. Cullen passed at his family home in Los Angeles, “surrounded by his loving family – and held in the hearts of his many friends […]
Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. According to his agent, he passed away on Wednesday at his family home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his loved ones.
Cullen was a prolific voice actor, best known for his iconic role as Optimus Prime, which he originated in the 1984 animated series and reprised in several animated projects and the 2007 live-action film. He also voiced characters in other notable franchises, including Eeyore in several Winnie-the-Pooh projects and The Predator in the 1987 film Predator, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
The cause of Cullen's death is not publicly known. His family has asked fans to honor his legacy by serving their communities with compassion, integrity, and loyalty.
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