Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for Looney Tunes roles, dies at 46
Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza died at home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, leaving a legacy of more than 400 credits including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig.
Emmy-award winning voice actor Eric Bauza, aged 46, died at his home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. His family announced the death on his Instagram account, confirming the cause and noting that further details would follow.
Bauza, a Canadian-born performer, spent 15 years with Warner Bros. Animation and amassed over 400 acting credits. His roles included modern voices for Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Road Runner and Tweety, as well as work on series such as Teen Titans Go!, Bugs Bunny Builders and Looney Tunes Cartoons, for which he earned three Emmy awards.
"Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world," said Channing Dungey, chair of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks, in a statement to Variety.
"He’s a voiceover artist for animated characters that have historic precedents and roles, and somehow out of that, he carved out a place in this business," said film producer Christopher DeFaria, who worked with Bauza on Coyote vs. Acme.
In 2024, Bauza contributed voices to Rick and Morty, Superkitties, Minions & Monsters and Avatar: Seven Havens. At the time of his death, he was involved in pre-production for the musical Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and the series The Dragon Masters. Earlier in the year, he attended the Los Angeles premiere of the live-action/animation hybrid film Coyote vs. Acme.