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Eric Bauza, modern-day voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

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Published October 26, 2026 4:33 AM PDT
Published October 26, 2026 4:33 AM PDT
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Canadian actor Eric Bauza attends Night Two of the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 6, 2026. (Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Eric Bauza, the modern voice actor who of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of other Looney Tunes characters, has died at 46. 
    • Bauza’s family confirmed his death in a social media post late Sunday, saying Bauza "passed away suddenly." 
    • His career began with smaller roles in the early 2000s before he became the modern voice of Looney Tunes icons including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Big, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and the Road Runner. 

Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who carried the legacy of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of other Looney Tunes characters into the modern era, has died at 46. 

What we know:

Bauza’s family confirmed his death in a social media post late Sunday, saying Bauza "passed away suddenly," with relatives adding that more information would be released soon. 

According to Variety, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records show Bauza died Sunday at his home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

The backstory:

Born in Scarborough, Toronto, in 1979, Bauza became one of animation's most prolific performers, amassing more than 400 acting credits across television, film and video games. 

His career began with smaller roles in the early 2000s before he became the modern voice of Looney Tunes icons including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Big, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and the Road Runner. 

Dig deeper:

He would go on to voice characters for studios including the Cartoon Network, Disney and DreamWorks. Most recently, he reprised his Looney Tunes roles in Coyote vs. Acme, which landed in theaters in August, also voiced characters in "Space Jam: A New Legacy" and more.

In 2026 alone, Bauza had prominent roles in several projects including, "Chibiverse," "Minions & Monsters," "Forgotten Island," "Rick and Morty," "Superkitties" and "Avatar: Seven Havens," among others.

He won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards for his work in 2022, 2023 and 2025. 

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the social media account of Eric Bauza, New York Times and Variety. This story was reported from Orlando.

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