Peter Spellos, actor known for his work in both live-action and animated series, passed away at 69, Deadline reported Sunday.
Spellos died due to complications from pancreatic cancer at the Francisca Hospice House in Indiana. He had a memorable stint as Gus on NBC’s “American Dreams” and lent his voice to the animated character Sky-Byte in “Transformers: Robots in Disguise.” Jennifer Smith, a student of Spellos and close friend, confirmed the news of his passing, per Deadline.
Neil Kaplan and Peter Spellos reprised their roles as RID 2001 Optimus and Sky-Byte in this installment of Youtuber ngsmoov’s series of “Energon-O’s” TF skits. (2015) pic.twitter.com/ClDkrLVT6X
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Spellos’ portrayal of Sky-Byte in the “Transformers” series spanned 39 episodes, showcasing his