Voice actor Peter Cullen, best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers” franchise and Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh,” has died at age 85. Multiple outlets report that his family confirmed he passed peacefully, and that he died in Los Angeles.
Cullen’s death is widely described as the loss of a long-running voice performer whose work spanned animated series, films, and video games. BBC Entertainment and The Hollywood Reporter focus on his roles as Optimus Prime and Eeyore, including his continuation into later “Transformers” projects. GameSpot adds that he began voicing Optimus Prime with the original 1980s animated series and later reprised the character in games, including tie-ins to live-action “Transformers” and other titles.
Other reports highlight additional credits. Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post note he also provided vocal work for “Predator” and made other contributions including portraying Eeyore. Kotaku and the independent mention he was active in recent projects, while some outlets include wider film and television performance notes and award recognition. Overall, coverage agrees on his major character portrayals and the age and circumstances of his death, while differing in emphasis on career breadth, recent work, and selected additional roles.
