Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-Winning Looney Tunes Voice Actor, Dies at 46
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Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. His family announced his sudden death on Sunday; Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records state that he died at home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Bauza had more than 400 acting credits, beginning with “The Ripping Friends” in 2001, and voiced many Looney Tunes characters as well as roles in series and films including “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “Space Jam: A New Legacy”. He won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and was in pre-production on two projects when he died. Colleagues praised his talent and dedication to animation.
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In short
- Eric Bauza died aged 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- He voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many other characters.
- His career included more than 400 acting credits and three Emmy wins.
How this story developed
- 55 seconds ago Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. His family announced his sudden death on Sunday; Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records state that he died at home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Explained simply
Looney Tunes is a long-running series of animated comedy films and television shows created by Warner Bros. Its characters include Bugs Bunny, a clever rabbit, and Daffy Duck, a boastful duck; their voices have been performed by different actors over the decades.
Voice actors provide the speech and sounds for animated characters, often recording their parts separately from the animation. Eric Bauza worked across television and film, voicing many Looney Tunes characters as well as roles in other productions, including Avatar: The Last Airbender and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
The Children’s & Family Emmy Awards recognise work made for young audiences and family viewing. Bauza’s career included more than 400 acting credits and three of these awards, reflecting the range of his work in animation.