Voice actor Eric Bauza, modern Bugs Bunny, dies at 46
The gist
Voice actor Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died at home at 46.
His Looney Tunes roles made him the sound of a whole cartoon universe.
How it unfolded
- Sep 6, 2026Bauza attended Night Two of the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
- Oct 25, 2026Bauza died at his home at age 46; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause.
- Oct 25, 2026 -26, 2026His family announced the death in a statement on his Instagram feed, saying he "passed away suddenly."