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  "id": 3829773,
  "title": "Optimus Prime voice actor in ‘Transformers’ Peter Cullen dies at 85",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/optimus-prime-voice-actor-in-transformers-peter-cullen-dies-at-85",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T22:22:17.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "summary": "Voice actor Peter Cullen, known for his iconic role as Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. Cullen passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. He is remembered for his extensive career in television, films, video games, and theme park rides, with over 200 credits to his name. Cullen's most notable role was Optimus Prime, which he voiced in the 1980s animated Transformers series, The Transformers: The Movie, and in various live-action films. He also voiced Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh and other characters, receiving nominations and awards for his contributions to animation and children's programming.",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Optimus Prime voice actor in ‘Transformers’ Peter Cullen dies at 85",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/optimus-prime-voice-actor-in-transformers-peter-cullen-dies-at-85-3832694",
        "published": "2026-08-27T22:38:16.000Z"
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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."
}