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

Brian PitterJournalist at Jamaica Observer

August 27, 2026

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

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Peter Cullen, the acclaimed Canadian voice actor best known for bringing the iconic character Optimus Prime to life in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85.

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

His family said Cullen died peacefully surrounded by loved ones and remembered him for a career that touched generations of fans around the world.

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