Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46 After Providing Voices for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
The Emmy-winning performer died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease on Sunday, leaving behind more than 400 credited roles across major animated franchises.
By Carlos Rousseau ·
The voice behind two of the most recognizable cartoon characters in history has died. Eric Bauza, who provided the voices for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, passed away on Sunday at the age of 46.
Judy Coppage, Bauza's manager, confirmed the news and described him as a versatile talent who was well loved by his colleagues. She stated that his sudden death is a shock to those who knew him and represents a deep loss for his family, the animation industry, and his fans.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the cause of death as hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza was born in Canada. His family released a brief statement on his Instagram page, noting that additional details would be shared later.
Bauza built a career on providing voices for a wide range of animated properties. His IMDb profile lists more than 400 acting credits. While he is best known for his work on "Looney Tunes," he also voiced characters in films and shows such as "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Puss in Boots," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Woody Woodpecker," "Bob's Burgers," and "Teen Titans Go!". He joined the cast of the most recent "Space Jam" film alongside LeBron James.
Warner Bros. executives noted that Bauza worked with the studio for 15 years. In a joint statement, Chairman Channing Dungey and Animation President Bill Damaschke said he brought joy to millions and followed in the footsteps of original voice artist Mel Blanc. They recalled that Bauza described carrying on the legacy of the "Looney Tunes" as one of the greatest honors of his life.
Bauza received multiple accolades for his work. He won Children's and Family Emmy Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025, and received a nomination in 2026. He was also nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards between 2016 and 2021. In an August interview with CBS LA, he discussed his role in the film "Coyote vs. Acme." He stated that his approach was based on the original work of Mel Blanc, whom he called the blueprint for the characters. Bauza said he considered Bugs Bunny his favorite character to voice, though he felt he had become more like Daffy Duck as he aged.
