Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. Cullen died on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles, according to reports. His family confirmed his peaceful passing, saying he was surrounded by loved ones.
Peter Cullen’s cause of death has not been revealed. His family has not announced a specific illness or medical condition connected to his death, and reports citing his representative say the cause remains unclear.
