Eric Bauza, the acclaimed voice actor behind iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, has passed away at the age of 46. A statement released by the family via Instagram confirmed that the Emmy Award-winning performer died suddenly. According to Variety, his death was attributed to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and he passed away at his home on Sunday.
Born in Ontario and of Filipino descent, Bauza once shared in a 2021 interview with NBC News that he was a lifelong fan of the Looney Tunes franchise, having practiced mimicking the voices during his childhood. He spoke passionately about the universal appeal of the characters, stating that their comedy transcends language and cultural barriers. Looney Tunes transcends all languages and all cultures,” he said, external. “It doesn’t matter what part of the planet you’re from.
Throughout his prolific career, Bauza secured three Emmy awards for outstanding voice performance between 2022 and 2025.
His filmography included significant roles in major features, such as 2021’s Space Jam: A New Legacy and the animated hit Coyote vs. Acme. He also lent his vocal talents to the role of the Toad General in 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which currently ranks as the fifth highest-grossing film internationally for this year. Acme, and appeared in the recent release Forgotten Island. He voiced Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Foghorn Leghorn in 2021’s Space Jam: A New Legacy before reprising those roles and that of Road Runner in Coyote vs.
Reflecting on his professional legacy, Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, described Bauza as a singular talent who delivered joy to global audiences. She noted that Bauza felt it was one of the greatest honors of his life to carry on the storied tradition of the Looney Tunes, famously following in the footsteps of animation legends like Mel Blanc.
