Voice actor Peter Cullen dies, burial set for September 9

‘Transformers’ voice actor Peter Cullen's cause of death at 85 revealed

Page Six • 03 sept. 01h44

Peter Cullen, the longtime voice of Optimus Prime, died at age 85 in Los Angeles from cardiac arrest linked to lung cancer, and will be buried at Forest Lawn on Sept. 9.

Peter Cullen's Cause of Death Revealed

Comic Book Resources • 03 sept. 00h52

The voice actor behind Optimus Prime died at 85 from cardiac arrest linked to respiratory failure, with lung cancer identified as an underlying condition.

'Transformers' Voice Actor Peter Cullen Cause of Death Revealed

TMZ • 02 sept. 20h01

Peter Cullen, the longtime voice of Optimus Prime, died on Aug. 26, 2026, from cardiac arrest caused by respiratory failure, and will be buried at Forest Lawn on Sept. 9.

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

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 27 août 18h22

Peter Cullen, the iconic voice behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, died at his Los Angeles home at age 85, with his family requesting that his legacy inspire compassion and community service.

Voice actor Peter Cullen, who gave Optimus Prime his baritone, has died

AP News • 27 août 17h31

Veteran voice actor Peter Cullen died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, leaving a legacy that includes iconic roles such as Optimer Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie-the-Pooh.

'Transformers' Optimus Prime Voice Was 85

The Hollywood Reporter • 27 août 14h30

Peter Cullen, the Canadian actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh productions, died at his Los Angeles home at age 85.