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

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August 27, 2026, 11:06 AM

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.

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