Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Peter Cullen, best known for providing the iconic voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away following a cardiac arrest. Tributes from colleagues and fans are pouring in to honor his decades-long contribution to animation and film.

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'Transformers' Voice Actor Peter Cullen Cause of Death Revealed

Transformers star Peter Cullen died from cardiac arrest, TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained the death certificate for Peter, who died on August 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. The Medical Examiner determined the medical issue happened due to respiratory…

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