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Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC · How we work

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Eric Bauza Dies

Eric Bauza, 46, died suddenly, as announced by his family on Instagram Sunday night.
The Los Angeles County Examiner reported hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause of death.
Bauza was the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, and the Road Runner.
He earned three Children’s and Family Emmys for Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Teen Titans Go!.

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Eric Bauza Champions

Bauza was in pre-production on “Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical” as Daffy Duck at his death.
He was also slated to voice The Shogun King in the animated series “The Dragon Masters.”
Producer Chris DeFaria praised Bauza’s tireless dedication and credited him with rallying fans to rescue “Coyote vs. Acme” from shelving.
Bauza publicly championed animation craftsmanship, urging studios to respect artists during the “Coyote vs. Acme” controversy.

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Eric Bauza Dies

Eric Bauza, 46, died suddenly, as announced by his family on Instagram Sunday night.
The Los Angeles County Examiner reported hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause of death.
Bauza was the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, and the Road Runner.
He earned three Children’s and Family Emmys for Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Teen Titans Go!.

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