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Gremlins and Transformers legend dies as family pay heartbreaking tribute
Iconic voice actor Peter Cullen, best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers, died on Tuesday at the age of 85. His family confirmed the news to TMZ saying: "He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family - and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide. His family asks that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty and always remember 'be strong enough to be gentle'."
TL;DR
- Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, died at 85.
- His family confirmed his peaceful passing to TMZ.
- Cullen was famous for voicing Optimus Prime in the original Transformers series and subsequent films.
- He also provided Special Vocal Effects for the movie Gremlins.
- He based Optimus Prime's voice on his older brother, who served in Vietnam.
- Cullen was inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame.
- Other notable roles include Nemesis in Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, Commander James Hawkins in Vehicle Voltron, Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, KARR in Knight Rider, and Venger in Dungeons & Dragons.