Eric Bauza has died at the age of 46. The Emmy Award-winning voice actor, best known as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, and several other beloved Looney Tunes characters, passed away on October 25.
His family confirmed the news in an Instagram statement: "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. More details to confirm.”
Born in Toronto to a family of Filipino descent, Bauza built an impressive career in animation, becoming one of the industry's most recognizable voices.
Eric Bauza Became the Voice of Several 'Looney Tunes' Icons
Long before taking on some of the franchise's most iconic characters, Bauza was already part of the Looney Tunes universe. In 2011, he voiced Marvin the Martian in The Looney Tunes Show.
His career reached a major milestone in 2020 when he took on several leading roles, continuing the legendary legacy of Mel Blanc.
In addition to Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Bauza lent his voice to Porky Pig, Tweety, Road Runner, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, and numerous other characters.
Over the years, he became a prominent voice actor for Warner Bros. Animation, helping introduce these beloved cartoon icons to a new generation.
Eric Bauza's Cause of Death Revealed
Although his family initially did not disclose a cause of death, subsequent reports attributed Bauza's passing to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a condition associated with damage to the heart and blood vessels caused by long-term high blood pressure.
Born on December 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza began his career as a production assistant on animated television shows before moving into voice acting.
One of his early notable roles came in Ren & Stimpy's Adult Party Cartoon, in which he voiced Stimpy.
An Award-Winning Career With Hundreds of Roles
Bauza's remarkable career extended far beyond Looney Tunes. His voice could also be heard in popular animated productions such as The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Muppet Babies, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rick and Morty, Bob's Burgers, Tom and Jerry, and DuckTales. He also contributed to major films, including Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Coyote vs. Acme.
With hundreds of acting credits to his name, Bauza became a familiar presence in the animation industry. His work on Looney Tunes Cartoons earned him a Children's and Family Emmy Award, further cementing his reputation as a talented and versatile performer.
His career remained active through 2026, with credits associated with productions including Rick and Morty, Minions & Monsters, Avatar: Seven Havens, and Coyote vs. Acme. Bauza leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, having helped bring some of animation's most beloved characters to life for audiences around the world.
