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Peter Cullen, The Voice Behind Transformers’ Optimus Prime, Has Died
Actor Peter Cullen, best known as the booming voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. TMZ reported the news, which was corroborated by trade publications including The Hollywood Reporter .
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Actor Peter Cullen, famed for voicing Optimus Prime, died at 85. He passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home, a fact reported by TMZ and confirmed by trade outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter. Cullen began his career as a live‑action performer and announcer before becoming the iconic voice of Optimus Prime in the original 1980s cartoon. He later reprised the role in video games, including Transformers: War for Cybertron, Transformers: Devastation, and a cameo in Fortnite. His death was announced on August 27, 2026.
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