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Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

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Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor known for his roles as Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has passed away at the age of 85. Cullen died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. His career also included work on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Sonny & Cher, The Smurfs, and various G.I. Joe productions. His portrayal of Optimus Prime left a significant mark on pop culture, contributing to the enduring success of the Transformers franchise, including its live-action film adaptations. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

    Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened scores of television series, specials and films, including Optimus Prime in the syndicated 1984 series Transformers and Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh cartoon franchise, has died. He was 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, said Cullen di…

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime For 40 Years, Dies

    Peter Cullen, age 85, has passed away, the actor most famous for voicing the lead Transformer, Optimus Prime, for over 40 years.

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