# Eric Bauza Remembered as a “Once-in-a-Generation” Talent Who Gave Looney Tunes a New Voice

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/eric-bauza-remembered-as-a-once-in-a-generation-talent-who-gave-looney-tunes-a-new-voice/
- Published: 2026-10-30T19:28:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T00:41:12+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/looney-tunes-eric-bauza-remembered-1236743625/

## Key points

- Eric Bauza died aged 46.
- He voiced Bugs, Daffy and Porky for a new generation.
- Colleagues praised his talent, knowledge and generosity.

## Summary

Eric Bauza, the voice actor who brought Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig to a new generation, has died aged 46. Colleagues remember him as a rare talent who honoured the characters’ history while making the performances his own, and as a much-loved member of the animation community.

Bauza died suddenly on 25 October of natural causes. He began his career as an animator and character designer before gaining attention as Stimpy in the Ren & Stimpy revival; in 2018, he won the role of Bugs Bunny on Looney Tunes Cartoons after auditioning alongside about 50 actors. A devoted fan who reportedly watched Looney Tunes daily, he also publicly urged Warner Bros. to release Coyote vs. Acme at the 2024 Annie Awards.

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