Entertainment · October 26, 2026
Eric Bauza, the Modern Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Other Iconic Characters, Dies at 46
Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor renowned for providing the modern voices of iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 46. His family announced his passing via his Instagram account, and his manager, Judy Coppage, described the loss as a shock to the animation industry. Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the cause of death as hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza was a prominent figure at Warner Bros. Animation for 15 years, and his prolific career included more than 400 acting credits across major franchises including Looney Tunes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the recent Space Jam: A New Legacy film.
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Eric Bauza, the Modern Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Other Iconic Characters, Dies at 46
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Eric Bauza Dead: Current Voice Of Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck Was 46
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Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-Winning Looney Tunes Voice Actor, Dies at 46
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Eric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters, dies at 46
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Eric Bauza died at the age of 46
- The death was announced by his family on his Instagram account on Sunday
- He was the current/modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
- He was an Emmy Award winner
- He died suddenly
- Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks, issued a tribute statement
Reported by only some outlets
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the cause of death as hypertensive cardiovascular disease
- Bauza's manager, Judy Coppage, confirmed his passing to CBS News
- Bauza was scheduled to attend the premiere of 'The Cat in the Hat' on Sunday afternoon for the short 'Daffy Season'
- Bauza won Children's and Family Emmy Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025
- He had more than 400 acting credits listed on his IMDb page
- Bauza joined CBS LA in August to discuss his latest film
Confirmed
- Eric Bauza died at 46
- The death was announced by his family on Instagram on Sunday
- He was the current voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
- He was an Emmy-winning voice actor
- The cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease
Reported
- Bauza was scheduled to attend a movie premiere on the Sunday he was announced dead (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Bauza had more than 400 acting credits (CBS News)
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