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Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died

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NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened scores of TV series, specials and movies, including Optimus Prime in the syndicated...

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Peter Cullen, voice of ‘Transformers' Optimus Prime, dies at 85 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Voice actor Peter Cullen attends the Transformer Optimus Prime Hand/Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Sept. 30, 2014, in Hollywood, California.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The theater-trained Canadian also created sounds for King Kong and the Predator and portrayed Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh's pal.

  3. Forbes

    Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime For 40 Years, Dies (opens Forbes)

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    Peter Cullen, age 85, has passed away, the actor most famous for voicing the lead Transformer, Optimus Prime, for over 40 years.

  4. Polygon

    'Transformers' Icon Peter Cullen Has Died (opens Polygon)

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    Peter Cullen, the longtime voice of Optimus Prime, has died at age 85, his agent has confirmed.

  5. Forbes

    Peter Cullen, ‘Transformers’ Optimus Prime Voice Actor, Dies At 85 (opens Forbes)

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    Peter Cullen, the longtime voice actor of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers” animated series and live-action movies, has died.

  6. FOX8 WGHP

    Prolific voice actor Peter Cullen dead at 85: Hollywood Reporter (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    (WGHP) — Longtime voice actor Peter Cullen has died at the age of 85, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cullen is perhaps best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" franchise as well as Eeyore in several "Winnie the Pooh" projects.

  7. Forbes

    Peter Cullen, Optimus Prime And Eeyore Voice Actor, Dies At 85 (opens Forbes)

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    Peter Cullen joins a gorwing list of entertainment industry losses just this month, including Hayden Panettiere, Yayoi Kusama and Dolly Parton.

  8. Gizmodo

    Long-Time Optimus Prime Voice Actor Peter Cullen Has Died (opens Gizmodo)

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    The prolific 'Transformers' voice actor was 85 years old.

  9. Deadline

    Peter Cullen Dies: Voice Of Optimus Prime In ‘Transformers’ Was 85 (opens Deadline)

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    Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s Transformers animated series, later reprised the role in the film and TV franchises and also voiced Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise, among many others, has died. He was 85.

  10. The Daily Caller

    ‘Transformers’ Icon Peter Cullen, Legendary Voice Of Optimus Prime, Dead At 85 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Cullen’s legendary voice will continue to echo through the characters that made him an icon.

  11. Newsweek

    Optimus Prime Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dies: Full List of Voice Roles (opens Newsweek)

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    Peter Cullen, beloved voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85, leaving a legacy of heroism and heart.

  12. ABC 7 New York

    Peter Cullen, voice of 'Transformers,' 'Winnie the Pooh' characters, dies at 85 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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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.

  13. MyStateline

    Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85 (opens MyStateline)

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    Renowned voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85.

  14. KTLA Los Angeles

    Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime of 'Transformers', dies at 85 (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Peter Cullen, who famously voiced the role of Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" franchise, has passed away. He was 85 years old. The Canadian voice actor died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, TMZ reports. The cause of death wasn't revealed.

  15. Charisma Magazine Online

    Peter Cullen Dead at 85: How His Faith Shaped the Voice of Optimus Prime (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Peter Cullen, the legendary Canadian voice actor who gave the heroic Autobot leader Optimus Prime his commanding yet compassionate soul in the “Transformers” franchise, died Wednesday at his home. He was 85. His agent confirmed his passing, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

  16. New York Post

    Iconic ‘Transformers’ voice actor Peter Cullen dead at 85 (opens New York Post)

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    The legendary voice actor's family shared an emotional statement.

  17. BBC News

    Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies (opens BBC News)

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    Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.

  18. We Are Green Bay

    Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers' and Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh' dies at 85 (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    Peter Cullen, who famously voiced the role of Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" franchise, has passed away. He was 85 years old.

  19. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Peter Cullen, Optimus Prime voice in 'Transformers,' dies at 85 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Peter Cullen, who gave Optimus Prime his iconic voice in the "Transformers" franchise, has died. He was 85.

  20. KTLA Los Angeles

    Peter Cullen's Optimus Prime was inspired by a real-life hero (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Peter Cullen, the renowned voice actor best known as Optimus Prime in the Transformers films and animated series, died in Los Angeles on Wednesday at the age of 85, his family confirmed. Throughout the years, Cullen attended countless fan conventions around the world, where he graciously signed auto…

  21. WSVN Miami

    Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died (opens WSVN Miami)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened scores of TV series, specials and movies, including Optimus Prime in the syndicated...

  22. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker – RIP Peter Cullen (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Peter Cullen, the prolific voice actor who played Optimus Prime in the syndicated 1984 series “Transformers” and Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh cartoon franchise, has died.

  23. UPI

    Optimus Prime, Eeyore, prolific voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85 (opens UPI)

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    Peter Cullen died Wednesday at 85, his agent confirmed Thursday. Cullen voiced animated characters in 'Transformers,' 'Winnie the Pooh' and more.

  24. The Guardian

    Actor Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies aged 85 (opens The Guardian)

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    Montreal-born actor also voiced KARR in Knight Rider and the monster in Predator, having started his career on Canadian TV and radio Peter Cullen, the actor behind the voice of characters including Eeyore in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh franchise and Optimus Prime in Transformers, has died aged 85.

  25. NBC News

    Peter Cullen, known for voicing Optimus Prime, dies at 85 (opens NBC News)

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    Actor Peter Cullen, who is best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" movies and television show, has died at 85.

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