Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza has died at 46. His family confirmed the sad news. He voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Looney Tunes characters.
The Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza suddenly passed away
Eric Bauza’s family announced his sudden death in an Instagram post on Sunday, October 25, 2026. His family said more details would follow soon. However, no official cause of death has been released yet.
The post reads, “From the family of Eric Bauza: Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. More details to come.”
Bauza was best known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters. His roles included Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and others. He also voiced Puss in Boots for an animated series. His career also featured several DC and Marvel characters.
He voiced The Flash, Mr. Freeze, Aquaman, and Jimmy Olsen. He also voiced Thunderbolt Ross and several other characters. Bauza was born in Toronto, Canada, on December 7, 1979. His father and grandfather first introduced him to Looney Tunes.
The early exposure inspired his passion for animation. He began his career as a character designer. He later became a well-known voice actor in Hollywood. Bauza earned several award nominations throughout his career.
These included Daytime Emmy, Children’s & Family Emmy, and Annie Award nominations. His performances earned recognition across the animation industry. He also voiced Fozzie in Muppet Babies.
His work also included The Adventures of Puss in Boots. More recently, Bauza voiced characters in Forgotten Island and over ten characters in Coyote vs. Acme. His contributions helped bring beloved animated characters to life.
Fans will remember Bauza for his incredible voice work. His performances entertained fans across multiple generations.
