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Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Mark Kennedy, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The voice actor, who was 85, had a career spanning multiple TV series and movies. His agent reported that he died at his home.
A family statement asks that people honor the legacy of a recently deceased voice actor by serving their communities with compassion and integrity. The voice actor, who was 85, had a career spanning multiple TV series and movies. He was known for bringing certain characters to life, including a well-known cartoon donkey and a popular robot leader.
His agent reported that he died at his home. The voice actor's work included a variety of roles, such as announcer and sketch comedy participant, in addition to his voice acting work. Further details about the voice actor's life and career are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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