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Peter Cullen, legendary voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dead at 85

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Peter Cullen, the voice behind Optimus Prime for over 40 years, has died at age 85. His agent confirmed that he "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family." Cullen was also known for voicing Eeyore in Disney productions and narrating Cartoon Network's Toonami block.

Born in 1941, he rose to fame with The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and later landed iconic roles in animated series. In 2007, Cullen reprised his role as Optimus Prime in the live-action Transformers films, continuing to voice the character in various media. His family requests that fans honor his legacy by serving their communities.


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