Peter Cullen Obituary: Acclaimed Voice Actor Remembered After Passing at 85 in Los Angeles on August 26, 2026
Peter Cullen, the acclaimed voice actor known worldwide for performances as Optimus Prime and Eeyore, died at age 85 at home in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Cullen was born on July 28, 1941, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and built a decades-long career that reached generations through television, animated specials, and film.
Cullen first voiced Optimus Prime in the 1984 animated television series, shaping the character with a deep, steady, and compassionate presence.
Cullen also portrayed Eeyore, showing a different range through a gentle, understated performance that became widely recognized.
The specific cause of death has not been publicly shared in the information provided.
Funeral, memorial, visitation, burial, or celebration-of-life arrangements have not been announced.
Cullen’s family asked mourners to honor the performer’s legacy through service to others, compassion, integrity, and loyalty.
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