His family announced the news in a statement shared to his Instagram account, saying,
“From the Family of Eric Bauza: Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. More details to come.”
His career began in the early 2000s and included more than 400 credits. He voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Road Runner, Weety, Marvin the Martian, and many others in contemporary projects.
Additional work also includes credits in series such as Teen Titans Go!, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Adventures of Puss in Boots.
Between 2022 and 2023, he won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards for outstanding voice performance for work on Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Teen Titans Go!
When he died, he was in pre-production on the upcoming Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes musical as Daffy Duck.
Co-creator of Phineas and Ferb Dan Povenmire said
“Oh my god! This is devastating! I was thinking about him this morning and what a huge upturn his career has had with the success of Coyote versus Acme. and what a great guy he is and how happy I was that he was getting recognized for his immense talent. I am speechless.”
Channing Dugey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Newworks, said:
“Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. He followed in the foosteps of giants like Mel Blanc. Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of hte Looney Tunes was among the greatest honors of his life”.
and Adam Rosette a director at warner bros said:
“I’m absolutely devastated. Eric was my first friend when I moved to LA in 2010. We shared a desk at a small animation studio, drawing and laughing constantly. I’ll never forget the day he left to pursue voice acting full-time, and watching him go on to become an absolute legend. The last thing I texted him was that he was “the voice of our generation.” I meant every word, and I’m so grateful I got to tell him. More than anything, I’ll remember his kindness, his humor, and the wonderful friend he was. Love you, buddy. You are, and always will be, 1 of 1. Sending all my love to your family. ❤️”
Many more tributes admiring his kindness and talent continue to pour in
Bauza is survived by his wife and son.
