Voice Acting Icon Eric Bauza, Known for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Dies at 46
Renowned voice actor Eric Bauza, the voice behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away at 46. Explore his legacy in animation and Emmy-winning career.
POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, USA — Eric Bauza, the acclaimed Emmy-winning performer celebrated for bringing legendary Looney Tunes figures like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, has died at the age of 46. His manager confirmed the news on Sunday, marking a sudden and significant loss for the animation community.
Judy Coppage, who managed Bauza’s career, described him as a uniquely versatile talent who was deeply cherished by his colleagues and peers. She noted that his unexpected death has left his family, the industry, and his global fanbase in a state of profound shock.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the Canadian-born actor passed away due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. His family shared a brief update via his Instagram account, indicating that further information regarding his passing would be released at a later time.
With a prolific career spanning over 400 IMDb credits, Bauza was a cornerstone of modern animation. Beyond his iconic work as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he provided the voices for a vast array of Looney Tunes staples, including Porky Pig, Pepé Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Tweety Bird, and Road Runner. He also lent his talents to the feature film Space Jam, starring alongside LeBron James.
Bauza’s influence extended well beyond the Looney Tunes franchise, with notable contributions to popular series such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Puss in Boots, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Woody Woodpecker, Bob’s Burgers, and Teen Titans Go! His excellence in the field was recognized with Children’s and Family Emmy Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025, alongside a nomination in 2026 and five Daytime Emmy nominations between 2016 and 2021.
During an appearance on CBS LA this past August to promote the film Coyote vs. Acme, Bauza reflected on his craft. He credited the legendary Mel Blanc as the blueprint for his work, stating, All of my work is based off of the original voiceover artist, the great Mel Blanc; he was the original.
He further emphasized the deep connection audiences have with these characters, adding, They’re not just voices; these are personalities that we’ve been familiar with now for 90 years — it is like your oldest family members. So, that is my history with them. While he held a special affinity for Bugs Bunny, Bauza admitted that as he matured, he felt a growing personal connection to the personality of Daffy Duck.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
