Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime, died from cardiac arrest

Peter Cullen Optimus Prime Transformers voice actor cause of death

Official death certificate records have confirmed that legendary voice actor Peter Cullen died from sudden cardiac arrest. The 85-year-old Canadian-born performer passed away on August 26 at his home in Los Angeles.

The medical document lists respiratory arrest as the immediate underlying cause of death. Several secondary health conditions were also cited as contributing factors, including cerebellar metastasis, hypoxia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

Cullen was a prominent figure in pop culture, best known for providing the iconic voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise for four decades, beginning with the 1984 animated series. He also voiced Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh. His family released a statement asking fans to honor his legacy by leading others with compassion and integrity.

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[● 3 SOURCES] Peter Cullen was 85 years old. pulptastic.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.unilad.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Peter Cullen died on August 26 at his home in Los Angeles. pulptastic.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.unilad.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Contributing conditions included cerebellar metastasis, hypoxia, COPD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. pulptastic.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.unilad.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Cullen voiced Optimus Prime starting in 1984. pulptastic.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.unilad.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Respiratory arrest was the immediate underlying cause of death. pulptastic.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.unilad.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Peter Cullen died from sudden cardiac arrest. pulptastic.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.unilad.com