Eric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters, dies at 46
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Key Points:
- Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for iconic "Looney Tunes" characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, passed away at age 46 due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- Bauza had an extensive career with over 400 acting credits, voicing numerous beloved characters across "Looney Tunes," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and more.
- Warner Bros. praised Bauza for carrying on the legacy of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc and highlighted his significant impact on the animation industry during his 15 years with the studio.
- Bauza won multiple Children's and Family Emmy Awards and was recognized with several Daytime Emmy nominations throughout his career.
- Shortly before his death, Bauza spoke about his deep connection to the "Looney Tunes" characters, describing them as timeless personalities and expressing particular fondness for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
