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Eric Bauza, award-winning Looney Tunes voice actor, dies aged 46
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, known for voicing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Looney Tunes characters, has died at age 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- Bauza's family announced his sudden passing on Instagram, with the cause of death confirmed by the Los Angeles county medical examiner.
- Over a 15-year career with Warner Bros Animation, Bauza voiced more than 400 characters, including Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Tweety, and won three Emmy awards.
- Warner Bros and colleagues praised Bauza for his unique talent and significant impact on animation, highlighting his role in continuing the legacy of iconic characters originally voiced by Mel Blanc.
- At the time of his death, Bauza was involved in projects like Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and The Dragon Masters, and recently contributed to shows such as Rick and Morty and Avatar: Seven Havens.
