Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor best known for bringing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and several other Looney Tunes characters to life, has died at the age of 46.
Bauza passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on his official social media accounts, describing his death as sudden.
"Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly," the statement read. "More details to come."
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, Bauza died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a condition associated with high blood pressure that can damage the heart over time. His death was classified as natural.
For more than two decades, Bauza was one of the most recognizable voices in animation, even if audiences didn't always recognize his name.He was perhaps best known for taking on several of the iconic Looney Tunes characters originally made famous by legendary voice actor Mel Blanc. His performances included Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, and Foghorn Leghorn.
Bauza voiced the characters across several television shows and movies, including Looney Tunes Cartoons, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, and the recently released Coyote vs. Acme.
However, his career extended far beyond Looney Tunes.
With more than 400 acting credits to his name, Bauza contributed to numerous animated shows, movies, and video games. His work included Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Fairly OddParents, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Muppet Babies, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Video game fans may also recognize his work from titles such as World of Warcraft, Batman: Arkham City, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Throughout his career, Bauza earned multiple Children's & Family Emmy Awards for his voice acting, cementing his reputation as one of the industry's most versatile performers. His ability to recreate familiar cartoon voices while bringing his own personality to the characters made him an important part of keeping the Looney Tunes franchise relevant for modern audiences.
Bauza's sudden passing is a tremendous loss for the animation industry, and his work will continue to entertain audiences for generations to come. His legacy will not be forgotten.