Eric Bauza, the beloved voice actor known for voicing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away at the age of 46.
His family shared the heartbreaking news on his official Instagram account, expressing their loss and noting that more details would be provided later.
Bauza died in his home on a Sunday, according to a report from TMZ.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has identified his cause of death as hypertensive cardiovascular disease, which is related to high blood pressure. Other contributing factors included sleep apnea and class 2 obesity.
The examination concluded that his death was due to natural causes, as TMZ reported.
He leaves behind an impressive legacy in the animation industry, with over 400 acting credits to his name.
Fans from various generations connect Bauza’s voice with a multitude of classic “Looney Tunes” characters, including Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, and Road Runner.
He also lent his voice to shows like “Teen Titans Go!,” “Muppet Babies,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and “The Adventures of Puss in Boots.”
Bauza’s work extended to “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “Chowder,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated,” and “Fanboy & Chum Chum,” among many others.
His final roles, which he completed in 2026, included projects like “Chibiverse,” “Minions & Monsters,” “Forgotten Island,” “Rick and Morty,” “Superkitties,” and “Avatar: Seven Havens.”
Throughout his career, Bauza won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and received five nominations for Daytime Emmy Awards.
