Eric Bauza, Modern Voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Dies at 46
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Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for portraying Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Looney Tunes characters, died Sunday at his home. He was 46.
His family announced his sudden death in a statement posted to his Instagram account. Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listed hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause of death, according to Variety.
Born Dec. 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Ontario, Bauza began his animation career as a character designer before moving into voice acting. His career spanned more than 25 years and included over 400 acting credits. Along with Bugs and Daffy, he voiced Tweety, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Road Runner and other characters.
Bauza’s credits included *Looney Tunes Cartoons*, *Space Jam: A New Legacy*, *Teen Titans Go!*, *The Adventures of Puss in Boots*, *Ben 10 Omniverse*, *Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated* and *Rick and Morty*. He also worked on *Coyote vs. Acme* and was attached to *Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical* and *The Dragon Masters*.
He received five Daytime Emmy nominations and won three Children’s and Family Emmy Awards between 2022 and 2025. Warner Bros. Television Group chair Channing Dungey said Bauza brought “joy and laughter to millions around the world” during his 15 years with Warner Bros. Animation.
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