Peter Cullen Dead: Voice Of Optimus Prime In ‘Transformers’ Was 85

Peter Cullen, veteran Canadian voice actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s Transformers animated series and later returned to the franchise reprising the role in films and TV, and also voiced Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise, among many others, has died. He was 85.

His family tells TMZ Cullen died Wednesday in Los Angeles. The cause of death was not revealed.

“Peter Cullen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family – and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide,” according to a family statement provided to TMZ . “His family asks that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty and always remember ‘be strong enough to be gentle.’”

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