Tuesday, October 27 2026 - Voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for bringing popular Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig to life, has passed away at the age of 46.
His family announced his sudden passing in a statement
shared on Instagram.
According to Variety, the Canadian-born actor passed away at
his home on Sunday, with hypertensive cardiovascular disease reportedly
identified as the cause.
Bauza, who was of Filipino descent, was a lifelong fan of
Looney Tunes and once revealed that he grew up imitating the voices of the
animated characters.
He voiced several characters, including Daffy Duck, Porky
Pig, Elmer Fudd and Foghorn Leghorn, in Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).
He also contributed to Coyote vs. Acme and The Super Mario
Bros. Movie franchise.
Between 2022 and 2025, Bauza won three Emmy Awards for his
voice performances.
Paying tribute, Warner Bros. Television Group and US
Networks chairman Channing Dungey described him as an exceptional talent who
brought joy and laughter to millions worldwide.
Dungey added that Bauza considered continuing the legacy of
legendary voice actor Mel Blanc one of the greatest honours of his career.
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