Veteran voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85

Veteran voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for playing Optimus Prime in Transformers film series and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died aged 85. His last theatrical release was Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023).

Cullen died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to his agent Kevin Motley, who confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter.

In a statement, his family



remembered the actor and his decades-long career, saying he "passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family - and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide". They also urged people to remember Cullen for the values he stood for, saying, "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',".