Los Angeles:Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning Canadian voice actor renowned for voicing iconic characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, passed away at the age of 46 on Sunday, as confirmed by his family.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, Bauza died at his home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, as documented by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.
Bauza's family shared the news of his sudden passing through a statement on his Instagram account. The statement highlighted his achievements as the modern voice of beloved Looney Tunes characters, adding that more details would be provided later.
Throughout his career, which spanned approximately 25 years, Bauza was one of the animation industry's most prolific voice actors, boasting over 400 acting credits. Besides Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he lent his voice to several other Looney Tunes characters such as Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Charlie Dog.
His notable work included productions like "Looney Tunes Cartoons," "Space Jam A New Legacy," and the upcoming 2026 film "Coyote vs. Acme." Bauza also contributed to various animated series, including "Avatar The Last Airbender," "Chowder," "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated," "Fanboy and Chum Chum," "Ben 10 Omniverse," "The Adventures of Puss in Boots," and "Rick and Morty."
Bauza received five Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances in "Looney Tunes Cartoons," "Muppet Babies," and "The Adventures of Puss in Boots." He also won three Children's and Family Emmy Awards for "Looney Tunes Cartoons," "Bugs Bunny Builders," and "Teen Titans Go!"
Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks Chairman, praised Bauza for bringing "joy and laughter to millions around the world" during his 15-year tenure with Warner Bros. Animation. Dungey acknowledged Bauza's ability to follow in the footsteps of legends like Mel Blanc, who originally voiced many classic Looney Tunes characters.
Born on December 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza began his career in animation as a character designer before transitioning to voice acting. His first credited role was in the Canadian animated series "The Ripping Friends" in 2001.
At the time of his death, Bauza was involved in upcoming projects, including "Bye Bye Bunny A Looney Tunes Musical," where he was set to voice Daffy Duck, and "The Dragon Masters," in which he was cast as the Shogun King.