Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor whose performance as Optimus Prime helped turn Transformers into a global phenomenon, has died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 85, with the cause of death still unknown, according to his family and representatives.
News of Cullen's death emerged on Wednesday, when his agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed the actor had died peacefully at home. His family said in a statement that he was 'surrounded by his loving family, and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide'.
