Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
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New medical examiner records state that Eric Bauza died at home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The Emmy-winning voice actor, best known as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, was 46; his family announced his sudden death on Sunday.
Bauza had more than 400 acting credits, beginning with “The Ripping Friends” in 2001, and voiced many Looney Tunes characters across films and television. He won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, received five Daytime Emmy nominations and was in pre-production on two projects when he died. Colleagues remembered his dedication and the joy his work brought audiences.
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In short
- Medical examiner records say Bauza died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- The Looney Tunes voice actor was 46 and had over 400 credits.
- He won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
How this story developed
- 29 minutes ago Medical examiner records have since attributed Bauza’s death to hypertensive cardiovascular disease; he had more than 400 acting credits, won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and was preparing two projects.
- 35 minutes ago Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died suddenly at home aged 46, his family announced on Sunday.
Full account
Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known to a new generation as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. His family announced his sudden death in a statement posted on Instagram on Sunday. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records cited by Variety and the Guardian give hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause and say he died at home.
Bauza voiced a wide roster of Looney Tunes characters, including Porky Pig, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn and Road Runner. His work included Space Jam: A New Legacy, Looney Tunes Cartoons and Coyote vs. Acme. The reports describe him as having more than 400 acting credits, spanning animated series and films well beyond Looney Tunes.
Born in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza said in a 2021 interview that he had grown up imitating Looney Tunes voices. He won three Emmy awards for voice performances, with reported credits including Teen Titans Go!, Bugs Bunny Builders and Looney Tunes Cartoons. Warner Bros Television Group chair Channing Dungey said he followed in the footsteps of Mel Blanc and had brought laughter to audiences worldwide.
Bauza was in pre-production on Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and The Dragon Masters when he died. Coyote vs. Acme producer Chris DeFaria remembered his commitment to animation and his impact on the film. Bauza also voiced characters in projects released or due in 2026, among them Rick and Morty, Superkitties, Minions & Monsters and Avatar: Seven Havens.
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Variety gives the fuller account of Bauza’s career, Emmy nominations and forthcoming roles, and includes an extended tribute from Coyote vs. Acme producer Chris DeFaria. The other reports give more concise career summaries.
The Guardian adds that Bauza was of Filipino descent and recalls his comments about the cross-cultural appeal of Looney Tunes. Variety and the Guardian cite medical examiner records for the cause of death; the family’s announcement itself only says he died suddenly.
The reports vary in how they describe his Emmy record: Variety distinguishes five Daytime Emmy nominations from three Children’s & Family Emmy wins, while the other accounts simply say he won three Emmy awards.
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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.
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Originally published by Variety as “Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-Winning Looney Tunes Voice Actor, Dies at 46”.