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Peter Cullen, voice of 'Transformers,' 'Winnie the Pooh' characters, dies at 85

Cullen was best known for giving voice to Optimus Prime.

ByKatie Kindelan ABCNews logo
Thursday, August 27, 2026 3:11PM
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Peter Cullen, a voice actor who starred as Optimus Prime in "Transformers" and as Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh," has died at the age of 85.

Cullen died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, his agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.

Peter Cullen attends The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute to Hasbro's Centennial, hosted by The Paley Center for Media, at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in New York.
Peter Cullen attends The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute to Hasbro's Centennial, hosted by The Paley Center for Media, at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in New York.
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