Eric Bauza, voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46
Eric Bauza, an award-winning voice actor who brought Looney Tunes characters to life, such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away at 46.
His family announced the tragic news through his Instagram account.
"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. More details to come," they wrote.
Variety reported that Bauza's death was caused by hypertensive cardiovascular disease, per records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
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According to Cleveland Clinic, the condition involves heart and blood vessel complications that develop due to long-term high blood pressure. Over time, elevated blood pressure can increase the risk of serious conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
The Filipino-Canadian actor began voicing characters in the Looney Tunes franchise in 2011 as Marvin the Martian before taking on several of its best-known characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn.
His other notable roles include Teen Titans Go!, The Fairly OddParents, Ben 10: Omniverse, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more.
His final feature film role was as Gen. Button Wutton and Sarangay in the 2026 movie Forgotten Island, which was produced by DreamWorks Animation and stars H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, and Lea Salonga.
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