Peter Cullen, voice of 'Transformers' Optimus Prime, dies at 85
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Prolific voice actor Peter Cullen, who provided the deep and resonant voice of Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" films and 1980s animated series, has died at 85.
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Prolific voice actor Peter Cullen, who provided the deep and resonant voice of Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" films and 1980s animated series, has died at 85.
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