Eric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny & More, Dies at 46

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• Eric Bauza, an Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away suddenly at the age of 46, according to a statement from his family on Instagram.
• Bauza had a prolific career spanning 25 years with 421 acting credits, including voicing Bugs Bunny from 2018 to 2026 in projects like Space Jam: A New Legacy and the video game MultiVersus.
• In addition to Bugs Bunny, Bauza voiced over a dozen other Looney Tunes characters, including Porky Pig, Tweety, Sylvester, and Marvin the Martian, with his final roles appearing in the 2026 film Coyote vs. Acme.
• Beyond Looney Tunes, Bauza also voiced Woody Woodpecker starting in 2017 and had roles such as Puss in Boots and Baby Fozzie, earning multiple Daytime and Children's and Family Emmy Award nominations and wins.
• The entertainment community and fans are mourning Bauza’s unexpected death, with many honoring his significant contributions to animation and voice acting.