Peter Cullen’s Health: What Happened to the ‘Transformers’ Voice Actor Before He Died?

Legendary voice actor Peter Cullen has died at the age of 85 at his Los Angeles home in August 2026. He was best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh. Cullen modeled the iconic Optimus Prime voice after his brother, a Vietnam War veteran. While he left a significant impact on the entertainment industry, the specific cause of his death has not been disclosed by officials at this time.