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NewsLos Angeles MagazineOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County

Emmy Award-Winning Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46

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Emmy Award-winning voice actor and animator Eric Bauza, known for voicing characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died on Sunday at his San Fernando Valley home at age 46 due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza contributed to over 400 credits across his career, including roughly 30 shows released this year.

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Why It Matters

The animation industry loses a prolific voice actor who provided modern vocal performances for dozens of iconic cartoon characters and starred in recent box office hits.

Key Facts

  • Voice actor and animator Eric Bauza died on Sunday at his San Fernando Valley home at the age of 46.
  • The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner cited hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause of death.
  • Bauza voiced ten characters in the animated hit Coyote Vs. Acme, including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Daffy Duck.
  • He held more than 400 credits throughout his career, with about 30 shows released in the current year.
  • His career in voice acting began with Ren & Stimpy in the early 2000s.
  • He contributed to numerous popular series including Avatar, Dora, Lego, Minions, Bob’s Burgers, and Rick and Morty.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationWarner Bros.“Studio that previously shelved Coyote Vs. Acme”OrganizationHollywood Reporter“Publication that reviewed his performance”otherBugs Bunny“Cartoon character voiced by Bauza”OrganizationVariety“Publication that reviewed his performance”PersonEric Bauza“Deceased Emmy Award-winning voice actor and animator”PersonJack Quaid“Star Trek: Lower Decks co-star who posted a tribute”OrganizationKetchup Entertainment“Distributed Coyote Vs. Acme”OrganizationLos Angeles County Medical Examiner“Cited hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause of death”locationSan Fernando Valley“Location of Eric Bauza's home”otherDaffy Duck“Cartoon character voiced by Bauza”otherPorky Pig“Cartoon character voiced by Bauza”