Death of Eric Bauza.. Voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck at 46

Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the iconic “Looney Tunes” animated series, has died at the age of 46 following complications from a cardiovascular disease linked to high blood pressure.

Bauza’s family announced his death in a statement posted on his Instagram account, while the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the cause of death.

In their statement, the family wrote: “Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. Further details will be announced at a later time.”

Bauza worked with Warner Bros. Animation for 15 years, contributing his voice to more than 400 projects throughout his career. He voiced iconic characters including Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Tweety.

Channing Dungey, chairwoman of Warner Bros. Television and Networks, said in a statement cited by Variety: “Eric Bauza was a unique vocal talent who brought joy and laughter to millions of people around the world, following in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc.”

She added that Bauza considered continuing the legendary legacy of the “Looney Tunes” characters one of the greatest honors of his life, emphasizing that he was not only an exceptionally gifted performer but also a cherished member of the animation family. She extended her condolences to his family and loved ones.

Born in Scarborough, a district of Toronto, in 1979, Bauza won three Emmy Awards for his work on the series “Teen Titans Go!,” “Bugs Bunny Builders,” and “Looney Tunes Cartoons.”

This year, he contributed his voice to several projects, including “Rick and Morty,” “Superkitties,” “Minions & Monsters,” and “Avatar: Seven Havens.” At the time of his death, he was preparing for the films “Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical” and “The Dragon Masters.”

Last August, Bauza attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Coyote vs. Acme,” a live-action/animation hybrid film.

Christopher DeVaria, a film producer, screenwriter, and former voice actor who worked with Bauza on the film, told Variety that Bauza would be remembered for his significant impact, noting that he carved out a special place for himself in the field of voice acting for cartoon characters with a rich history.

DeVaria added that Bauza left an extraordinary mark over the past year, both through his participation in the film and his efforts to highlight the art of voice acting.