Emmy Award-Winning Looney Tunes Voice Actor Was 46

Key Points:

• Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died at age 46 due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.
• Bauza had a prolific career with over 400 acting credits, including roles in "Looney Tunes Cartoons," "Space Jam: A New Legacy," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and recent projects in 2026 like "Rick and Morty" and "Chibiverse."
• He won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and was nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards, recognized for his work on shows such as "Teen Titans Go!," "Bugs Bunny Builders," and "The Adventures of Puss in Boots."
• At the time of his death, Bauza was working on two projects, "Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical" and "The Dragon Masters," and was praised by colleagues for his dedication and significant impact on the animation industry.
• Bauza began his career as a character designer and was celebrated for continuing the legacy of legendary voice actors like Mel Blanc, leaving a lasting influence on Warner Bros. Animation and fans worldwide.