Peter Cullen voice of ‘Optimus Prime’ in Transformers dies at 85

Canadian dependable histrion Peter Cullen, champion known for voicing Optimus Prime successful the Transformers franchise, has died astatine the property of 85.

Cullen’s decease was confirmed successful a connection issued by his family, according to TMZ.

“Peter Cullen passed distant peacefully, surrounded by his loving household — and held successful the hearts of his galore friends and countless fans worldwide,” the household said.

Born Peter Claver Cullen connected July 28, 1941, the Canadian dependable histrion roseate to prominence for voicing Optimus Prime successful the archetypal 1980s Transformers animated series.

He aboriginal reprised the iconic relation successful various Transformers productions, including the live-action movie franchise opening successful 2007.

Beyond Optimus Prime, Cullen voiced respective different fashionable characters, including Eeyore successful the Winnie the Pooh franchise, Monterey Jack in Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers, KARR in Knight Rider, and the vocalisations of the rubric quality in Predator.

He besides voiced Thaedus successful the animated series Invincible.

The origin of his decease has not yet been disclosed.

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