Veteran Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor best known for portraying Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85. His death marks the loss of a legendary figure in voice acting, whose career spanned decades and included roles in numerous animated series, video games, and films. Beyond his role as the authoritative leader of the Autobots, Cullen lent his voice to characters like Venger in Dungeons & Dragons, Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, and even the menacing Predator. His contributions to gaming were particularly notable, including voicing Pac-Man’s pet cat in the first TV show based on a video game and portraying Mario in the 1980s anthology series Saturday Supercade. Cullen’s passing joins a list of recently departed beloved celebrities, including Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. His legacy lives on through his extensive body of work, which continues to captivate fans worldwide.