Canadian actor and legendary voice artist Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, has died at the age of 85.
Cullen began voicing the heroic Optimus Prime in the original Transformers television series in 1984. He later reprised the iconic role across several Hollywood films and spin-offs.
He also became widely recognised as the voice of Eeyore in The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and numerous related productions.
His other notable voice roles included KARR in Knight Rider, the vocal effects of the Predator in the 1987 film, and the roars of King Kong in the 1976 movie.
Cullen died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in 2023.
His family described him as a beloved actor whose legacy was defined by compassion, integrity and loyalty.
