Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
Eric Bauza, the voice artist behind Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died aged 46. A statement from the Emmy award-winning star’s family posted on Instagram said he had died “suddenly”. Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer’s animated hit Coyote vs. Acme, and appeared in [...] The post Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies…
Eric Bauza, renowned voice artist behind iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, passed away at the young age of 46. His family announced his sudden demise through an Instagram post. Bauza lent his voice to notable animated films like Coyote vs. Acme and Forgotten Island. He was born in Ontario to Filipino heritage and developed a deep appreciation for Looney Tunes as a child, copying the voices avidly.
In a 2021 NBC News interview, Bauza emphasized the universality of Looney Tunes, transcending language and cultural barriers. He voiced Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn in Space Jam: A New Legacy before reprise roles in Coyote vs. Acme. Additionally, he portrayed Toad General in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which ranked among the top five grossing international films that year.
Bauza's talent was recognized with three Emmy awards between 2022 and 2025 for outstanding voice performance. Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey expressed her admiration, noting Bauza's role in continuing the legacy of Looney Tunes, calling it the greatest honor of his life.
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