By Islam El-Sakka
Emmy Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, known as the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away at the age of 46.
His family announced his sudden passing via Instagram, stating that he had been the voice of many beloved cartoon characters. According to records from the Los Angeles County medical examiner, Bauza died at his home on Sunday from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
A Legacy of Animation
Bauza spent 15 years working with Warner Bros. Animation, where he succeeded the legendary Mel Blanc. His extensive repertoire included voicing Porky Pig, Tweety, Road Runner, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn. Throughout a career spanning over two decades, he accumulated more than 400 acting credits across television, film, and advertising.
His notable film work included Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), where he voiced multiple characters, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), in which he played Toad General. He also contributed voices to projects such as The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Muppet Babies, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Tributes from the Industry
Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, praised Bauza as a unique talent who brought joy to millions and honored the legacy of the Looney Tunes. Bauza's manager, Judy Coppage, described him as a versatile actor and noted that his sudden death was a profound loss for his family and the animation industry.
The Emmy winner had earned three awards for his performances in Teen Titans Go!, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Looney Tunes Cartoons. At the time of his death, Bauza was involved in the pre-production of Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and The Dragon Masters.
