Voice Actor Eric Bauza, Known for Looney Tunes Roles, Dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who provided modern voices for Looney Tunes icons such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died on Sunday at his home. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records list hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause of death. Bauza was 46.

His family announced the news on his Instagram account, stating that the actor had passed away and that further details would be released later.

During his career, Bauza contributed to a wide range of animated projects, including the 2024 Looney Tunes film "Coyote vs. Acme," "Space Jam: A New Legacy," and the series "Looney Tunes Cartoons." He also voiced characters in shows such as "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Chowder," "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated," and "Ben 10 Omniverse," accumulating more than 400 acting credits.

Bauza earned multiple nominations for Daytime Emmy Awards and won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards for his work on "Teen Titans Go!," "Bugs Bunny Builders," and "Looney Tunes Cartoons." At the time of his death, he was in pre-production on two projects: the musical "Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical" as Daffy Duck and "The Dragon Masters" as The Shogun King.

"He embodied everything we wanted from this film, including the major theme of the movie that a little guy can make a difference in this world," producer Chris DeFaria said, adding that Bauza's dedication had a significant impact on the animation community.

"Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world," Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks Chairman Channing Dungey said in a statement, noting Bauza's 15-year tenure at Warner Bros. Animation and his role in continuing the legacy of Looney Tunes.

Born on Dec. 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza began his career as a character designer before moving into voice work. He contributed to various animated productions, including "Good Vibe," "Nimbrod and Stinky’s Antarctic Adventure," and "El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera."