Voice actor Peter Cullen, known for voicing Optimus Prime in the “Transformers” franchise and Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons, dies at 85.
Multiple outlets report that Cullen died in Los Angeles, with his agent Kevin Motley saying he passed away on Wednesday at his home. The New York Times and other outlets describe a long career in animation, spanning decades of television series and films, with “Transformers” and “Winnie the Pooh” among his best-known roles. Euronews and The Mirror add that he died surrounded by family.
Some coverage emphasizes specific parts of his filmography. The New York Times highlights that he voiced Optimus Prime across television and blockbuster films, while Kotaku notes he has appeared in more recent work, including “Invincible.” Euronews also references additional voice roles beyond those two franchises, while other reports focus mainly on his legacy as the defining voice for pop-culture characters.
