Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor who brought Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and several other legendary “Looney Tunes” characters to life for a new generation, has died at 46.
The Canadian-American entertainer died Sunday at his Los Angeles County residence from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the county medical examiner’s office. His death was ruled natural.
His family confirmed the news Sunday night in a statement posted to his official Instagram account, announcing that Bauza had “passed away suddenly” without providing additional details.
Bauza had become one of the most recognizable talents in animation, lending his voice to a remarkable lineup of cartoon favorites, including Porky Pig, Tweety, Elmer Fudd and Marvin the Martian.
His work earned him three Children’s and Family Emmy Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2025, cementing his reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading voice actors.
In its announcement, his family remembered Bauza as the “modern voice of iconic “Looney Tunes” characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters.”
His sudden death stunned colleagues who had watched him build an extraordinary career in an industry where performers rarely become household names.
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“Eric was a unique and versatile voice actor who was loved by everyone he knew and worked with,” his manager, Judy Coppage, told NBC News in an email.
“His sudden passing is a shock to all of us, and he will be deeply missed. It’s a profound loss for his family, the animation industry and his fans,” Coppage added. “The pleasure of watching him succeed and excel to become one of the most accomplished voices in animation was rewarding and thrilling.”
For Eric Bauza, taking over the voices of some of television’s most famous cartoon characters was more than another Hollywood job. It was the realization of a childhood dream.
The actor grew up watching “Looney Tunes” and spent years perfecting impressions of the characters he would eventually portray professionally.
His fascination with the cartoons also had deep family roots. Bauza previously explained that the animated classics helped connect his Filipino immigrant father and grandfather, making the franchise an important part of his upbringing.
During a 2021 interview with NBC News, Bauza reflected on the franchise’s enduring popularity and its ability to entertain audiences around the world.
“Looney Tunes transcends all languages and all cultures,” he said at the time. “It doesn’t matter what part of the planet you’re from. You get the comedy.”
Bauza credited his success to years of studying the smallest details of his favorite cartoon voices, developing the vocal range and precision needed to portray characters originally made famous decades earlier.
His career extended well beyond the classic Warner Bros. characters.
Bauza contributed voice work to the 2021 film “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the 2023 blockbuster “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and the 2026 release “Coyote vs. Acme.”
He also accumulated credits on popular animated productions including “The Fairly OddParents,” “Muppet Babies,” “DuckTales” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
With hundreds of acting credits spanning more than two decades, Bauza had established himself as one of the industry’s most prolific performers.
His ability to move between multiple iconic characters helped make him a central figure in the modern “Looney Tunes” franchise.
His death leaves a major void in the animation industry, which has relied on performers like Bauza to introduce generations of viewers to characters that have remained fixtures of American entertainment for more than 80 years.
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