Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime in the 'Transformers' franchise, has passed away at age 85. His family shared that he died peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and integrity.
Why it matters
Cullen's voice defined a generation of pop culture, and his passing marks the end of an era for the Transformers franchise.
Voice actor Peter Cullen attends the Transformer Optimus Prime Hand/Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Sept. 30, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
Prolific voice actor Peter Cullen, who provided the deep and resonant voice of Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" films and 1980s animated series, has died at 85.
Cullen's representative Kevin Motely said he died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. Details about a cause of death were not immediately available.
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In a statement, Cullen's family referenced a quote that Cullen often shared when he spoke at fan events.
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