Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, passes away at 46

Award-winning 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.