Eric Bauza, the voice actor known for his modern interpretations of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at the age of 46. His passing was confirmed via a message on his Instagram account.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office stated that Bauza died on October 25, 2026, from hypertensive cardiovascular disease. His family has indicated that further details will be shared in the future.
Bauza's extensive career in animation and voice acting spanned over two decades, with his work being heard in numerous television shows, movies, and video games. He began his career with smaller roles in the early 2000s, appearing in titles such as World of Warcraft, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. He later took on roles in games like Batman: Arkham City, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13.
His contributions to the Looney Tunes universe saw him voice Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, and many other classic characters. More recently, he lent his voice to characters in Invincible and the Super Mario Bros. Movie. He reprised his role as Bugs Bunny in the film Coyote vs. Acme, which was released earlier this year. Bauza also voiced characters in Avatar: Seven Havens.
Fellow industry professionals and fans have shared their grief and paid tribute to Bauza's talent and personality. Vincent Martella described him as a "tremendously talented and kind coworker," while Jim Cummings called him a "young kind man." Jorge R. Gutierrez remembered Bauza as a "generational talent" and a "legend" who made everything he worked on better, while also being an "incredibly kind, humble and open-hearted good dude."
Matt Neglia noted Bauza's kindness and exuberance, while Arin Hanson expressed his devastation, calling Bauza's death a significant loss. Erika Ishii highlighted his role as a "pioneer in animation, not to mention the Asian American community."