Peter Cullen’s Voice Legacy Lives On | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of over 200 iconic roles. From Transformers to Winnie the Pooh, and even Predator, his voice shaped generations. His journey began in the 70s as a TV announcer, but his true gift was voice acting — discovered as a child when cows “looked at him” for his cow noises. He found joy in bringing kids’ faces to life with Eeyore’s voice, urging everyone to chase their passions because “it never feels like work.” His family asks that his memory be honored by living with compassion and integrity — “be…