Peter Cullen was not informed that Prime Optimus would survive the first arc of the third season until the recording sessions. He apparently became depressed, worried that kids would go through the same trauma of Optimus dying as kids did in 1986 with the original movie. (2013)
I strangely find Optimus's death scene from the 1986 comforting right now. He isn't scared. In fact, he's hopeful for the future, even though he won't get to see it. He trusts those around him will continue to work toward a better tomorrow.
RIP Peter Cullen
Thank you for giving us the childhood memories of Optimus Prime ❤️💙
When I was a 6-year-old boy, I discovered the Transformers movies and show and instantly fell in love.
I’m glad I got to see all the magic happen in my lifetime. Forever grateful for it.