In brief
Eric Bauza, 46, the versatile voice talent behind legendary Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, died suddenly at home. Post‑mortem reports cite hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause. Bauza’s career spanned recent projects like Coyote vs. Acme, Forgotten Island, Space Jam: A New Legacy and the Super Mario Bros. film series, earning him three Emmy awards between 2022 and 2025. Warner Bros. acknowledged his unique contribution to the legacy of Mel Blanc, while family statements highlighted the abrupt nature of his passing.
Eric Bauza, the voice behind the beloved Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has passed away at 46.
Family members posted on Instagram that he died suddenly at home on Sunday, confirming the abrupt nature of his loss.
He voiced several characters in the summer’s animated hit Coyote vs. Acme and had a role in the recent film Forgotten Island. Variety reports that hypertensive cardiovascular disease was the cause of death.
In a 2021 NBC News interview, Bauza, born in Ontario and of Filipino heritage, said the Looney Tunes franchise transcends language and culture, bringing laughter worldwide.
His career included voicing Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Foghorn Leghorn in Space Jam: A New Legacy, and he also voiced the Toad General in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel. Between 2022 and 2025, he earned three Emmy awards for outstanding voice performance.
Warner Bros. Television Group chairman Channing Dungey called him a unique voice talent who brought joy to millions, and praised his dedication to carrying on Mel Blanc’s legacy.
