NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
Eric Bauza, Voice Actor for Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes, Dies at 46
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Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for modern roles as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and numerous other animated characters, has died at age 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease. His family announced his sudden passing following medical examiner records released in Los Angeles County. Bauza leaves behind a prolific two-decade career in animation spanning multiple major studios including Warner Bros., Disney, DreamWorks, and Cartoon Network.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
The animation industry and public lose a prominent voice actor who defined the modern era of classic cartoon characters across film and television.
Key Facts
- Voice actor Eric Bauza died suddenly at age 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- His passing was confirmed by his family and Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.
- Bauza won Emmy Awards for voice performance in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
- He provided voices for iconic characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Porky Pig, and Puss in Boots.
- He had hundreds of voice acting credits across major studios like Disney, DreamWorks, and Cartoon Network.
- Bauza originally moved from Toronto, Canada, to the United States to study animation, starting as a character designer in Hollywood.
Who's Mentioned
locationUnited States“Country where Bauza moved to study animation”OrganizationSkydance“Owner of Warner Bros. Discovery properties”OrganizationSBV Talent“Talent agency representing Bauza”PersonEric Bauza“Voice actor who passed away at age 46”OrganizationWarner Bros. Entertainment“Entertainment company contacted for comment”OrganizationCNN“News organization publishing the report”PersonAdam Rosette“Director who shared memories of Bauza”PersonDavid Silverman“The Simpsons director photographed with Bauza”locationCalifornia“State where the LightBox Expo event took place”OrganizationDreamWorks“Studio featuring Bauza's voice work”OrganizationDisney“Studio featuring Bauza's voice work”locationCanada“Country of Bauza's birth”OrganizationCartoon Network“Studio featuring Bauza's voice work”locationToronto“Bauza's birthplace in Canada”PersonJim Cummings“Fellow voice actor who offered condolences”OrganizationWarner Bros. Discovery“Parent company of Warner Animation Group”OrganizationWarner Animation Group“Producer of Coyote vs. Acme”locationHollywood“Location of production studios where Bauza started”PersonMarleen Moise“Photographer credited via WireImage”locationLos Angeles County“Medical examiner location providing cause of death records”