Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers,' Dies at 85
Renowned voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at age 85. The article reflects on his extensive career, which included iconic roles in film, television, and animation.
Why it matters
Cullen's work defined a generation of pop culture, making his passing a significant moment for fans of animation and film history.
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who starred as the heroic Optimus Prime in a convoy of Transformers films, TV shows and video games and as the gloomy Eeyore in dozens of Winnie the Pooh projects, has died. He was 85.
Cullen died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his agent, Kevin Motley, told The Hollywood Reporter .
He "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family - and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide," his family said in a statement. They ask "that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity and loyalty and always remember ‘be strong enough to be gentle'."
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