Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died aged 46.
According to reports, Eric Bauza died at his home on October 25 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
The actor’s family announced his death via a brief statement on Instagram.
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“Eric Bauza, Emmy award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly,” the statement said.
During more than 15 years with Warner Bros. Animation, he voiced several of Looney Tunes’ most popular characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Road Runner and Tweety, becoming part of a select group of performers entrusted with portraying the franchise’s signature characters.
His work earned widespread industry recognition, including Emmy Awards for Teen Titans Go!, Bugs Bunny Builders and Looney Tunes Cartoons.
Beyond the Looney Tunes universe, Eric Bauza lent his voice to productions such as “Rick and Morty,” “Superkitties,” & “Monsters and Avatar: Seven Havens.” He also appeared in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” voicing Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Foghorn Leghorn.
Eric Bauza remained active in animation until his death. At the time, he was involved in upcoming projects including “Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical” and “The Dragon Masters.”
The Toronto-born actor leaves behind a lasting legacy in animation, having helped introduce a new generation of audiences to some of the medium’s most iconic characters.
