Peter Cullen, voice of Transformers’ Optimus Prime, dies at 85
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Peter Cullen, the voice actor best known for portraying Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. His passing marks the end of a career that spanned several decades in both voice acting and television.
Cullen’s professional background began in radio before he moved into television, where he served as an announcer for programs such as The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. In addition to his work as the leader of the Autobots, he was also recognized for providing the voice of Eeyore.
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St. Louis Post-DispatchFocuses on his most iconic roles as Optimus Prime and Eeyore
Toronto SunHighlights his early career in radio and television variety shows
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