Reports citing his family and medical examiner say the Canadian actor died at his Los Angeles home.
Reports of Eric Bauza death say the Canadian actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck has died aged 46. The reports cite his family and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Bauza reportedly died suddenly at his Los Angeles home. The reported cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
His family announced his death through a statement on his Instagram account. The statement described the Emmy-winning performer as the modern voice of several legendary Looney Tunes characters.
Eric Bauza death prompts tribute
Warner Bros Television Group chairman Channing Dungey paid tribute to Bauza’s work in animation. She described him as a distinctive voice talent who brought laughter and joy to millions.
Beyond Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Bauza also voiced Porky Pig, Tweety Bird and Road Runner. His character roster included Elmer Fudd and Marvin the Martian.
Through those roles, he followed in the footsteps of Mel Blanc, who created many original Looney Tunes voices. Bauza’s performances helped introduce the familiar characters to another generation of viewers.
From school impressions to award-winning roles
Bauza was born in Scarborough, Toronto, to Filipino immigrant parents. He developed an interest in cartoon voices as a teenager and reportedly entertained classmates with impressions during school announcements.
That early interest grew into a professional career spanning more than two decades. His work covered animated television and film, including several major Looney Tunes productions.
His credits included Space Jam: A New Legacy and The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. He also contributed to Coyote vs. Acme.
Alongside those screen credits, Bauza earned three Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for his animation work. The awards recognised a career built around bringing cartoon characters to life through voice performance.
