Peter Cullen, Legendary Optimus Prime Voice, Dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor famed for voicing Optimus Prime across Transformers films, TV, and games, has died at 85 in Los Angeles. A versatile performer, he also voiced Winnie the Pooh’s Eeyore and created signature creature sounds, leaving a lasting legacy in animation and sci‑fi. His career spanned The Transformers: The Movie (1986), the live‑action Transformer films, and numerous animated series, earning him enduring recognition among fans and peers.