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Peter Cullen, the beloved voice behind Transformers’ heroic Optimus Prime and Winnie the Pooh’s gloomy Eeyore, has died at the age of 85. The Canadian actor passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, surrounded by his family, his agent Kevin Motley confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Cullen’s family remembered him as an actor whose legacy extended far beyond his most famous characters, asking fans to honour his life by serving their communities with compassion, integrity and loyalty. Across a career spanning decades, Cullen became one of animation’s most recognisable voices, while also leaving his mark on projects including Predator, Knight Rider and King Kong.