Eric Bauza, Modern Voice of Looney Tunes, Dead at 46

Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, among numerous other beloved animated characters, has died at the age of 46. Bauza died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner (via Variety). A native of Ontario, Canada, Bauza was one of the most prolific voice actors of his generation. For Looney Tunes, he voiced characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, and Road Runner across an array of projects, including this year’s Coyote vs. Acme and 2024’s The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Beyond Looney Tunes, Bauza amassed over 400 voice credits over the course of his 25-plus year professional career. His notable television work included roles on X-Men ’97, Krapopolis, Teen Titans Go!, Bob’s Burgers, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, Solar Opposites, Animaniacs, Muppet Babies, and Rick and Morty. His film credits included The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and Forgotten Island. Bauza won three Emmy Awards and received nine additional nominations.