Eric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Dies at 46
Bauza, an Emmy Award-winning voice actor, passed away suddenly, his family announced.
Eric Bauza, the voice actor who brought beloved Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, has died at the age of 46, his family announced.
His family shared a brief statement on his Instagram, stating that Bauza "passed away suddenly." Further details regarding the cause of death were not immediately provided. ABC News has reached out to Bauza's manager for comment.
Bauza, described by his family as an "Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters," lent his voice to a multitude of animated figures. In addition to Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, his work included voicing Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Elmer Fudd, most recently in the film "Coyote vs. Acme."
He received three Emmy Awards for his performances as Looney Tunes characters, according to a biography shared by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with whom he performed last year.
Born in Canada, Bauza began his career in animation and amassed over 400 acting credits, including roles in the movies "Space Jam" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," according to his IMDb profile.
Earlier this month, The Hollywood Reporter recognized Bauza on its 2026 Animation Power List, identifying him as a significant influence in the animation industry and noting that "Bauza has quietly become the voice of an entire cartoon universe."