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Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others, dead at 46

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Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others, dead at 46. (2026, October 26). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/eric-bauza-bugs-bunny-looney-tunes-obituary-9.7395863?cmp=rss

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Eric Bauza, an Emmy-award winning voice actor known for bringing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, died suddenly at the age of 46. His family announced his passing on Instagram without specifying the cause but indicated they would provide more details later. Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Bauza became famous for voicing numerous Looney Tunes characters after winning an audition competition in 2020.
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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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Emmy-award winning voice actor's family said he passed away 'suddenly' in an Instagram post Eric Bauza of Scarborough, Ont., the Emmy-award winning voice actor best known for the iconic Bugs Bunny, has died.
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🔮 The family did not say the cause of death, but indicated they would share more at a later time.
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Emmy-award winning voice actor's family said he passed away 'suddenly' in an Instagram post Eric Bauza of Scarborough, Ont., the Emmy-award winning voice actor best known for the iconic Bugs Bunny, has died. asserted
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Bauza's family announced he had passed away "suddenly" in a post to his Instagram profile Sunday night. asserted
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The family did not say the cause of death, but indicated they would share more at a later time. asserted
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Bauza grew up watching Bugs Bunny's exploits on the Looney Tunes cartoons at his home in the city. asserted
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In 2020, he was charged with bringing the character to life in all his carrot-munching, prank-pulling glory. asserted
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"It is a dream come true," Bauza told host Ismaila Alfa on CBC Radio's Metro Morning at the time. asserted
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In addition to Bugs Bunny, Bauza voiced multiple other characters including Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird and Marvin the Martian. asserted
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It took two auditions and plenty of practice to land the parts, he told Alfa. asserted
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In 2020, he gave his advice to young voice actors, telling them to remember that, at its base, it's "about the acting, first." "You have to instill a performance that's grounded in reality," he said. asserted
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