LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA. (THECOUNT) — Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor who portrayed iconic animated characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died suddenly at age 46 at his home in Los Angeles County, California, his family announced Sunday.
Bauza’s family shared the news in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Oct. 25, describing him as the modern voice of the legendary Looney Tunes characters and dozens of other beloved cartoon personalities. The family said additional details would be released later.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office listed hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a condition associated with high blood pressure, as the cause of death. The manner of death was ruled natural. Sleep apnea and class 2 obesity were also listed as significant contributing conditions.
Bauza became one of the most recognizable voices in modern animation, carrying forward the legacy of classic characters originally made famous by legendary voice actor Mel Blanc. His Looney Tunes performances included Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian and Road Runner.
His work extended well beyond the Warner Bros. animation universe. Bauza’s credits included Teen Titans Go!, Muppet Babies, The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, among numerous other television and film productions.
The Canadian-born performer accumulated more than 400 acting credits over a career spanning more than two decades. His versatility allowed him to move between classic cartoon characters, contemporary animated series and feature films, making him a familiar presence for generations of animation fans.
Bauza won three Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for his voice performances. His work helped introduce familiar characters to new audiences while maintaining the distinctive personalities that had made them enduring fixtures of popular culture.
His death represents a loss for the animation industry and the many viewers who knew his voice through cartoons watched across generations. His family has not yet released further details beyond the announcement of his passing.
The death occurred at Bauza’s residence in Los Angeles County, part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area in Southern California. Authorities have not publicly disclosed a specific residential address.
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