Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza dies at age 46

Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza has died at the age of 46, according to reports by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Kotaku, and Yahoo News UK. His family announced his sudden death on Sunday through a statement posted on his Instagram account. Variety reported that Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records show he died at his home as a result of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

Bauza was widely known as the modern voice of famous Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. The Hollywood Reporter noted that his credits also included roles in projects such as Coyote vs. Acme, Forgotten Island, Muppet Babies, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. [1][2]

Born in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza attended Cardinal Newman Catholic High School and graduated from Centennial College in 2000. He began his animation career as an intern at the Spümcø studio. He won three Emmy Awards for his voice performances in Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Teen Titans Go!. He also voiced Puss in Boots in The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Baby Fozzie in Muppet Babies. [8][10]

His family stated on social media that more details regarding his passing would follow, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. [1]