R.I.P. Hubert Gagnon aka Optimus Prime

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  1. megatroptimus, Jun 8, 2020
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    Hubert Gagnon, the French Canadian voice of G1 Optimus Prime (Optimus Primus), passed away yesterday. He was 73. He also voiced Homer Simpson for 28 years until he retired in 2017 because of cancer.

    Personally, always thought he was better than Cullen, with his calm yet commanding voice.

    Here's the ultimate dual tribute...

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  2. Cliffjumper, Jun 8, 2020
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  3. convoy84, Jun 8, 2020
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    Rest In Peace, old friend...
     
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    May he rest in peace. :( 
     
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  7. Malakhov, Jun 9, 2020
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    o_O :rolleyes: :confused: 

    R.I.P.

    Best french optimus prime voice for sure and he nailed homer, the only french voice I consider 'almost' as good as the original.
     
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  11. Flash1087, Jun 9, 2020
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    I just found a clip on Youtube (strangely difficult to do), and I really like his take on Optimus. A bit younger sounding, but still capable and commanding. Loved his Homer, too. RIP.
     
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  12. Ninjak, Jun 9, 2020
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    RIP. Sorry to lose another great.
     
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