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Voice actor Peter Cullen, famed as Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
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Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor best known for giving life to Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie‑the‑Pooh productions, died on Wednesday at the age of 85. According to his agent and family, he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home surrounded by his loved ones. A statement from his family asked fans to honor his legacy by acting with compassion, integrity and loyalty. Cullen’s career spanned decades, covering iconic roles in the original 1980s Transformers series, the live‑action film reboot, and numerous animated shows and video games, as well as memorable work on King Kong, Predator and various Disney characters.
Key points
Cullen died at 85 at his Los Angeles residence, surrounded by family.
He was celebrated for voicing Optimus Prime across TV series, films and games.
He also provided the voice of Eeyore in multiple Winnie‑the‑Pooh projects.
His career included notable sound work for King Kong, Predator and other media.
Family and representatives urged fans to remember his legacy through community service.
What sources agree on
Peter Cullen died at age 85 on August 27, 2026.
His death occurred at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family.
He was the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise.
He voiced Eeyore in several Winnie‑the‑Pooh productions.
His family issued a statement asking fans to honor his legacy with compassion and integrity.
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Peter Cullen Dies: Voice Of Optimus Prime In ‘Transformers’ Was 85
