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Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

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Hughes, R. (2026, October 26). Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwzd6q630vjeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-10-26 · by Roland Hughes

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Eric Bauza, the 46-year-old voice artist known for bringing characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, died suddenly at home due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Born in Ontario and of Filipino descent, Bauza had a career spanning multiple films including "Coyote vs. Acme" and "Space Jam: A New Legacy." He also voiced Toad General in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which was the fifth highest-grossing film internationally this year. Bauza won three Emmy awards between 2022 and 2025 for outstanding voice performance.
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Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor who brought Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, died suddenly at age 46 on October 23, 2026, according to his family's statement posted on Instagram. The cause of death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner as hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Born in Toronto, Bauza voiced over 400 characters across numerous TV shows and movies, including roles in "Space Jam: A New Legacy," "Coyote vs. Acme," and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." His work spanned from the early 2000s to his latest projects this year. Fellow voice actor Josh Keaton paid tribute to Bauza for his humble nature and warm personality, stating that he will always be remembered as a legend in the industry.

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In a statement reported by the Hollywood Reporter, external, Channing Dungey, the chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, said: "Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. "
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- Published Eric Bauza, the voice artist behind Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died aged 46. asserted
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A statement from the Emmy award-winning star's family posted on Instagram, external said he had died "suddenly". asserted
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Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme, and appeared in the recent release Forgotten Island. asserted
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Variety reports that the cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease and that Bauza died at home on Sunday. asserted
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In a 2021 interview with NBC News, Bauza, who was born in Ontario and was of Filipino descent, said he grew up a huge fan of the Looney Tunes characters and used to copy the voices as a child. asserted
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"Looney Tunes transcends all languages and all cultures," he said, external. asserted
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"It doesn't matter what part of the planet you're from. asserted
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You get the comedy." asserted
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He voiced Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn in 2021's Space Jam: A New Legacy before reprising those roles and Road Runner in Coyote vs. Acme. asserted
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He also played the part of Toad General in 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the fifth highest-grossing film internationally this year. asserted
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Between 2022 and 2025, he won three Emmy awards for outstanding voice performance in a number of TV series. asserted
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In a statement reported by the Hollywood Reporter, external, Channing Dungey, the chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, said: "Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. " asserted
who → report → world
He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc. asserted
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Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the Looney Tunes was among the greatest honors of his life." asserted
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