Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor who brought some of animationās most recognizable characters to life, has died at 46.
Bauzaās family announced his sudden death in a statement shared on his official Instagram account on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
āEric 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. More details to come,ā the family wrote.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Bauza died at his home on Sunday from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a condition associated with high blood pressure. His death was classified as natural. Sleep apnea and class 2 obesity were also listed as significant contributing conditions.
Eric Bauza Helped Keep Looney Tunes Alive
Bauza became a prominent voice in the world of animation, carrying forward the legacy of characters that have entertained audiences for generations.
His work included Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, alongside other beloved Looney Tunes favorites such as Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian and Road Runner.
Taking on established characters requires more than delivering familiar catchphrases. Voice performers must capture their distinctive personalities and comic timing while introducing them to new audiences. Bauzaās work helped keep these animated icons part of contemporary television and entertainment.
A Career Spanning Hundreds of Credits
Bauzaās talents extended well beyond the Looney Tunes universe. His credits included Teen Titans Go!, Muppet Babies, The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The Canadian-born performer accumulated more than 400 acting credits during his career and won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards for his voice work.
His range across different animated franchises made him a familiar presence to viewers of multiple generations, including audiences who may have recognized his characters without knowing the performer behind them.
Animation World Mourns a Major Voice Talent
Bauzaās death marks a loss for the animation industry, where voice actors help define the characters that become enduring parts of popular culture.
His familyās announcement was brief, saying further details would follow. The statement identified him as an award-winning performer whose work brought life to dozens of beloved cartoon characters.
At just 46, Bauza leaves behind a substantial body of work across television, film and animation. For fans of Looney Tunes and the many other productions he contributed to, his performances remain part of the legacy of characters that have entertained audiences for decades.
Eric Bauza was 46.
