Looney Tunes legend dies 'suddenly' aged 46

Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice artist behind Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. 

The Canadian actor's death was announced via a statement from his family on Instagram, which said he died "suddenly". 

The statement read: "Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. More details to come."

Eric Bauza's stellar career

Eric, whose career spanned more than two decades, voiced a number of Looney Tunes characters. Alongside Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he voiced Porky Pig, Tweety Bird and Elmer Fudd.

His other credits include The Adventures Of Puss In Boots, Teen Titans Go! and Muppet Babies.

Eric also lent his voice to several characters in the 2026 film Coyote Vs Acme, as well as Space Jam: A New Legacy.

He played Toad General in 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which was the fifth highest-grossing film internationally in 2026. 

Between 2022 and 2025, Eric won three Children's and Family Emmy Awards for outstanding voice performance.

Eric Bauzer's cause of death 

Variety reported that Eric died on Sunday at his home as a result of hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

Warner Bros Television Group and US Networks chairwoman Channing Dungey said in a statement to the publication: "Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world.

"During his 15 years at Warner Bros Animation, he was the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck among countless other characters.

"He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc. Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the Looney Tunes was among the greatest honours of his life.

"In addition to his incredible talent, Eric was a treasured part of our animation family. Our hearts go out to his loved ones."