Bugs Bunny voice actor and Emmy-winner dies aged 46
Eric Bauza at the premiere of Forgotten Island in September 2026(Image: FilmMagic)
TL;DR
- Eric Bauza, the voice actor for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died at 46.
- He passed away from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- Bauza was an Emmy-winning actor with over 400 credits, including roles in Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and Lego Star Wars.
- He was the first person of color to voice Bugs Bunny in Looney Tunes Cartoons.
- Warner Bros. Animation and colleagues paid tribute to his unique talent and joy he brought to audiences.