{
  "id": 3780141,
  "title": "Peter Cullen, iconic voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/peter-cullen-iconic-voice-of-optimus-prime-dies-at-85",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T16:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/peter-cullen-iconic-voice-of-optimus-prime-dies-at-85-1.500654654"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, who provided the iconic voice for Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers films, TV shows and video games, has died at the age of 85. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cullen peacefully passed away at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by his family. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed the news. The family expressed their gratitude to fans, asking them to honor Cullen's legacy by serving their communities and leading with compassion, integrity, and loyalty, always remembering to be strong enough to be gentle.",
  "summary": "Los Angeles: Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, famously known for starring as the heroic Optimus Prime in a range of 'Transformers' films, TV shows and video games, has passed away at 85. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cullen passed away on Wednesday at his residence in Los Angeles, his agent Kevin Motley confirmed. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Peter Cullen, Canadian voice of Eeyore, Optimus Prime, dead at 85",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/peter-cullen-canadian-voice-of-eeyore-optimus-prime-dead-at-85",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:25:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}