Eric Bauza, voice of Looney Tunes characters, passed away at 46
27 october 2026 в 08:28
Eric Bauza, the voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away at the age of 46. His family announced the news on Instagram on Sunday, noting that he died suddenly and that further details would be provided later.
According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Bauza died on October 25. The cause of death was listed as hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with other significant conditions noted, including sleep apnea and obesity class 2.
Eric recently shared a photo from the LightBox Expo in Pasadena on Saturday. He began voicing Looney Tunes characters in 2011, taking over from Mel Blanc, and made his debut in the role in the film «Marvin the Martian». In recent years, he worked on projects such as «Space Jam: A New Legacy» (2021), «The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie» (2024), and «Coyote vs. Acme» (2026).
Bauza had numerous voice roles, including work outside of Looney Tunes, such as «LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian» (2026) and «Minions and Monsters». In 2025, Eric spoke to Extra about «The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie», - noting that it was wonderful for kids, including his own son. He shared that his 9-year-old son had become his «little manager» and that it was very important for him to see his son enjoy the same jokes he did as a child.
According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Bauza died on October 25. The cause of death was listed as hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with other significant conditions noted, including sleep apnea and obesity class 2.
Eric recently shared a photo from the LightBox Expo in Pasadena on Saturday. He began voicing Looney Tunes characters in 2011, taking over from Mel Blanc, and made his debut in the role in the film «Marvin the Martian». In recent years, he worked on projects such as «Space Jam: A New Legacy» (2021), «The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie» (2024), and «Coyote vs. Acme» (2026).
Bauza had numerous voice roles, including work outside of Looney Tunes, such as «LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian» (2026) and «Minions and Monsters». In 2025, Eric spoke to Extra about «The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie», - noting that it was wonderful for kids, including his own son. He shared that his 9-year-old son had become his «little manager» and that it was very important for him to see his son enjoy the same jokes he did as a child.
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