- Prolific voice actor Peter Cullen, renowned for voicing Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died at the age of 85.
- Cullen passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his agent Kevin Motley.
- He famously based his commanding performance as Autobot leader Optimus Prime on his older brother, a US Marine who served in the Vietnam War.
- His portrayal of Optimus Prime spanned nearly four decades, from the 1984 animated series to seven live-action films concluding with 2023's Rise of the Beasts.
- Across a wide-ranging career, Cullen also lent his voice to iconic projects including The Smurfs, G.I. Joe, Knight Rider, and the 1976 King Kong remake.
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