Legendary Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dies at 85, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore
Core Summary Canadian-American legendary voice actor Peter Cullen has passed away from natural causes at age 85. His career spanned over half a century, with his most iconic roles including Optimus Prime, the Autobot leader in Transformers, and Eeyore the donkey in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh series. His voice accompanied the growth of multiple generations of audiences. Event Details According to ABC News, Peter Cullen’s family confirmed he passed away peacefully recently, though the specific cause of death was not disclosed. Cullen’s career began in the 1960s at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in radio, before moving to Hollywood for animation voice work. ...