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'Universe Literally Glitching': Fans Spot Eerie Optimus Prime Death Scene Coincidence With Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen's death has led Transformers fans to spot an eerie coincidence between his 26 August death date and a timestamp in Optimus Prime's 1986 death scene.

International Business Times UK

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in The Transformers, dies aged 85

The prolific voice actor also appeared in Knight Rider, Gremlins, King Kong, Crystal Crisis, and plenty more.

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Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, Eeyore and Predator, dies aged 85

Peter Cullen, whose voice defined 80s pop culture and beyond, died surrounded by his family.

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Peter Cullen Dies at 85 as Story Behind Optimus Prime's Iconic Voice Resurfaces

Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, has died at 85. His brother Larry inspired Cullen's portrayal, shaping the character's enduring legacy of leadership and compassion

International Business Times UK

40 Years Ago, Peter Cullen Made The Transformers Franchise What It Is

The iconic voice actor brought the Transformers franchise into a new era, and didn't stop there.

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Actor Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies aged 85

Montreal-born actor also voiced KARR in Knight Rider and the monster in Predator, having started his career on Canadian TV and radio

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Peter Cullen, who voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers, dies aged 85

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Optimus Prime actor Peter Cullen dead at 85 after four-decade Transformers career

Cullen is survived by his four children, Angus, Claire, Pilar and Clay

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Peter Cullen Career Highlights: From Voicing Optimus Prime in 'Transformers' to Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh'

Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has passed away at 85. His remarkable career spanned over six decades, leaving a lasting impact on animation and voice acting.

International Business Times UK

Peter Cullen Cause of Death Remains Unknown After Optimus Prime Voice Legend Dies at 85

Peter Cullen, renowned for voicing Optimus Prime, has died at 85. His career spanned decades, influencing generations through his iconic roles in Transformers and other beloved series.

International Business Times UK

August ends in heartbreak as the deaths of Peter Cullen, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry leave the entertainment world reeling

Social media reacts to the death of a "father figure."

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Peter Cullen death reason: Actor who voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers dies at 85. Here’s what happened

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor known for bringing Optimus Prime to life, has sadly passed away at 85 in his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family. His illustrious career, which spanned more than forty years, also included beloved characters like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh and the Predator. In…

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'Transformers: The Movie' at 40: the cartoon spin-off that traumatized a generation of kids

With many fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons bumped off in the opening act, this was not the big-screen romp '80s kids were expecting.

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Transformers Apology Tour is ‘necessary’ after Optimus Prime’s shock death, says superfan Aston Merrygold

Aston Merrygold insists the franchise owes fans a mea culpa after research shows the Autobot leader’s shock demise still haunts UK viewers decades later.

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The Transformers: The Movie Turns 40 In 2026. Here's Why It's Still The Best Movie In The Franchise

Do you've got the touch? Do you've got the POWEEEER?

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Hasbro is turning Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head into AI-powered voices — which is one sure-fire way to ruin our childhood memories

Hasbro's new AI character initiative may be a smart licensing strategy, but transforming iconic childhood figures into endlessly available conversational AI could weaken the very magic that made them beloved in the first place.

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The original (and best) 'Transformers' movie is rolling back out into theaters for its 40th anniversary

Relive the trauma when Autobots and Decepticons reassemble in this animated cult classic.

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I've Seen A Lot Of Popcorn Bucket Gimmicks, So I Didn't Know Transformers' Take With Light Up Optimus Prime Eyes Would Have My Heart

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Invincible season 4 episode 7 ending explained: Is [spoiler] dead, how is Thragg so strong, and more big questions answered

Hailed as season 4's best episode so far, Invincible fans have plenty of questions they need answering about its latest chapter.

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“Normal Morning Until I Took The Subway”: 51 Unhinged Things That Can Only Be Seen On Subway (New Pics)

Subways are where the ordinary and the absurd sit side by side. You squeeze into a packed metro station, headphones in, and suddenly there’s someone in a full superhero suit adjusting their cape, or a musician turning the platform into a concert stage. Public transport is full of such weird…

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"There were a few people in the band who were like, ‘Hey, stupid, this is a big deal. It’s Michael Bay, don’t be an idiot.'" How one of Linkin Park's biggest songs solidified their place as an essential part of the Transformers film franchise

At a pivotal moment in their career, a certain song took Linkin Park into a whole new world in more ways than one

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Three classic '80s cartoon franchises will crossover this spring as Transformers, GI Joe, and MASK collide in the Energon Universe

The Energon Universe is bringing together its three '80s animation/toy properties in a big crossover this spring

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The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is taking over Transformers with plans to "methodically" expand the Energon Universe, but don't worry about buying "567 monthly titles" to keep up: "We're not looking to blow up anyone's budget"

Interview | Robert Kirkman discusses taking over Transformers, and his plans for the future of the Energon Universe

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Transformers One gets disappointing update from director Josh Cooley

After the movie disappointed at the box office, Transformers One director Josh Cooley has admitted Paramount Animation is "not interested" in making a sequel.

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5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more

Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Mufasa,' ‘A Complete Unknown,' and more movie night hits are now on streaming

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