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Eric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny, Dies at 46
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In Short: Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died suddenly at age 46.
Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for his roles as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, among others, passed away suddenly on October 25, according to reports from Afromag (Nigeria) and Ascendants (India).
Afromag (Nigeria) and Ascendants (India) both reported that Bauza's death was announced via his Instagram account, with his family requesting privacy and more details to follow.
Afromag (Nigeria) noted that Bauza's death was due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, as confirmed by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records cited by Variety.
Ascendants (India) and Variety reported that Bauza was born on December 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, and began his career as a character designer before transitioning to voice acting.
Both Afromag (Nigeria) and Ascendants (India) highlighted Bauza's contributions to the Looney Tunes franchise, with Afromag (Nigeria) emphasizing his role in keeping the characters fresh for new audiences.
Afromag (Nigeria) and Ascendants (India) agreed that Bauza voiced numerous iconic characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, and Road Runner.
Channing Dungey, Chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, paid tribute to Bauza, noting his significant contributions to animation and the joy he brought to millions of viewers, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Timesnownews.
Bauza's family shared a statement on his Instagram account, confirming his sudden passing and requesting privacy, as reported by Afromag (Nigeria) and Ascendants (India).
Eric Bauza's career spanned multiple shows, including 'The Ripping Friends,' 'Looney Tunes,' and 'Rick and Morty,' as noted by Justjared and Timesnownews.
Bauza's work extended beyond animation into commercials, where he voiced characters like Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms cereal and Trix Rabbit for Trix cereal, as mentioned by The Hollywood Reporter.
Bauza received five Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his work on 'Looney Tunes Cartoons,' 'Muppet Babies,' and 'The Adventures of Puss in Boots,' according to Variety.
The news of Bauza's passing spread rapidly across entertainment sites and social media, as reported by Afromag (Nigeria).
What this adds
Bauza's career trajectory from character designer to voice actor is detailed in multiple reports.
His contributions to preserving the legacy of Mel Blanc, the original voice actor for many Looney Tunes characters, are acknowledged.
What's confirmed
- “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,” they wrote.
- He voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Road Runner and many others.
- Bauza died at his home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records cited by Variety.
- Born on December 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza began his career in animation as a character designer at Hollywood production studios before establishing himself as a voice actor.
- Emmy Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for bringing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and several other beloved Looney Tunes characters to life, died on Sunday, October 25.
- So said Channing Dungey, Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks tonight after the family of Eric Bauza announced the death of the most recent voice actor behind characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, including in this year’s much-loved Coyote vs. Acme.
- His family announced his passing via a statement shared to his official Instagram page on Sunday, October 25.
- Voice artist Eric Bauza, best known for voicing Bugs Bunny and other characters in Looney Tunes, has died at the age of 46.
- “Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. During his 15 years at Warner Bros. Animation,” she said.
What's still developing
- Critics praised his performance, calling him a vocal MVP in reviews.
- The statement asked fans to wait for more information.
- She also acknowledged his role in preserving the legacy of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, who originated many of the characters Bauza later portrayed.
- Eric has voiced characters in shows like Kiff, The Loud House, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, Young Jedi Adventures, and most recently, Avatar: Seven Havens.