Bauza was said to have “passed away suddenly” in an Instagram post.
Eric Bauza, the voice actor behind iconic Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck has died at age 46. His passing was announced by his family via his Instagram account, where it was stated that he had “passed away suddenly” with “more details to come.”
Bauza had starred in a number of video games prior to his passing, including MultiVersus, Battletoads, and Batman: Arkham City.
Looney Tunes voice actor dies at age 46
Eric Bauza was best known for his voice roles in animated media, namely projects in the Looney Tunes franchise, where he played Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Marvin the Martian, and Porky Pig, among other iconic members of the cartoon series’ roster. He also recently voiced Bugs Bunny and a number of other roles in 2026’s Coyote vs. Acme.
Bauza also won three Emmy Awards for his roles in Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Teen Titans Go! In the latter, he portrayed Commissioner Gordon, among other roles. He also played Puss in Boots in The Adventures of Puss in Boots, and recently voiced D.A. Sinclair in Invincible.
In the world of gaming, Bauza voiced roles in MultiVersus, Battletoads, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Lego DC Super Villains, Ratchet & Clank, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, and Date Everything! among many more titles in an extensive voice acting roster. The industry mourns his loss.
