Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dead at 46

Key Points:

• Eric Bauza, the Canadian-born voice actor known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died suddenly at age 46 due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with contributing factors including sleep apnea and class two obesity.
• Bauza had a 25-year career in animation voice acting, winning three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and voicing characters in series such as “Looney Tunes Cartoons,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Ben 10: Omniverse,” and “Transformers: Robots in Disguise.”
• He succeeded Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck and recently reprised these roles in the 2023 film “Coyote vs. Acme,” with an upcoming role in “Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical” currently in pre-production.
• Industry figures and colleagues praised Bauza’s talent and impact, with Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey calling him a treasured part of the animation family and producer Chris DeFaria highlighting his mastery and influence in the voiceover industry.
• Bauza’s sudden passing has been widely mourned as a significant loss to his family, the animation community, and fans worldwide.