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Actor Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies aged 85

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Peter Cullen, the Montreal-born voice actor celebrated for his iconic roles as Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, has died at the age of 85. His career spanned decades, beginning in Canadian television and radio before he achieved international recognition for his extensive voice work.

Beyond his most famous roles, Cullen’s professional legacy included voicing the character KARR in the series Knight Rider and providing vocal effects for the creature in the film Predator. His contributions to animation and film voice acting established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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