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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

Eric Bauza, modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46

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Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, renowned for voicing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and numerous other animated characters, has died at age 46. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner stated he died at his home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

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Why It Matters

The animation industry loses a prominent voice talent credited with over 400 roles across major franchises and feature films spanning more than two decades.

Key Facts

  • Voice actor Eric Bauza died suddenly at age 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
  • The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death at his home.
  • Bauza amassed over 400 voice acting credits beginning in 2001.
  • He won three Children's and Family Emmy Awards from 2022 to 2025.
  • He was known for voicing classic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, channeling original voice actor Mel Blanc.
  • Raised in Scarborough, Ontario by Filipino immigrant parents, Bauza began his career as an animator and character layout artist after graduating from Toronto's Centennial College.
  • His film work included Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, and Coyote vs. Acme.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationCentennial College“College where Bauza studied film in Toronto.”OrganizationKetchup Entertainment“Distributor for Coyote vs. Acme.”locationScarborough“Where Bauza was raised.”PersonChanning Dungey“Chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks.”PersonEric Bauza“Award-winning voice actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and others.”locationOntario“Province where Scarborough is located.”PersonMel Blanc“Original voice actor whom Bauza channeled.”otherWile E. Coyote“Character in Coyote vs. Acme.”other46“Bauza's age at the time of his death.”OrganizationLos Angeles County Medical Examiner“Reported the cause of Bauza's death.”PersonBill Hader“Star whose voice was matched by Bauza.”otherThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie“Feature film featuring Bauza's work.”otherSpace Jam: A New Legacy“Feature film featuring Bauza's work.”locationToronto“City where Centennial College is located.”otherPuss in Boots“Animated series featuring Bauza's voice work.”otherMuppet Babies“Animated series featuring Bauza's voice work.”PersonAntonio Banderas“Star whose voice was matched by Bauza.”otherAvatar: The Last Airbender“Animated series featuring Bauza's voice work.”OrganizationWarner Bros.“Studio that initially opted not to release Coyote vs. Acme.”otherBob's Burgers“Production where Bauza voice-matched Bill Hader.”otherBugs Bunny“Classic cartoon character voiced by Bauza.”OrganizationThe Associated Press“Conducted an interview with Bauza.”OrganizationAnnie Awards“Event where Bauza advocated for Coyote vs. Acme.”OrganizationAcme Corporation“Fictional corporation sued in Coyote vs. Acme.”OrganizationThe New York Times“Publication that interviewed Bauza last year.”OrganizationWarner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks“Studio network led by Channing Dungey.”otherDaffy Duck“Classic cartoon character voiced by Bauza.”otherCoyote vs. Acme“Feature film featuring Bauza's work.”