"Be Strong, To Be Gentle."
A poetic quote that has also been my way of life.
Peter Cullen was the voice of many generations being the big, strong, powerful, inspirational, father figure in Optimus Prime.
He led the way for so many to step forward. Even when Optimus Prime's time was cut short in the Transformers Gen 1 movie the fans got so mad that the studio changed their minds and ended up bringing Optimus Prime back to life. For so many 80s kids, Optimus was their dad or someone so truly cool and inspirational to look up to.
Optimus was strong but he was always gentle. Well, the Bayverse of films showed he was also brutal when his back was against the wall but that's not the point.
Peter Cullen is an absolute legend and a man so many have looked up to and no doubt as history ROLLS ON, his voice and actions as Optimus will carry on forever in our hearts and with younger generations discovering his work.
Peter was also the voice of many other characters like Eeyore and most recently Thadeus from Invincible. Peter also provided those iconic Predator noises or clicks.
I'm not sure if Peter has recorded anymore lines as Prime or for any other characters before his passing but time will tell there on when we may hear his final performance.
Peter's passing has hit me and so many others are hard. It's been a rough week for me and these big deaths have made it harder.
Thank You Peter, may you rest now knowing all the good work you have done and all the sparks you have inspired. We love you and we miss you. Til All Are One.
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