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Emmy-winning Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza dies at 46

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

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At a glance

  • Bauza voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Looney Tunes characters
  • He was an Emmy Award winner
  • He died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease
  • He was 46 years old

Eric Bauza, an Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for performing characters in Looney Tunes, has died at age 46. According to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records, he died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

Bauza's family announced his death on Sunday through a statement posted to his Instagram account. He was recognised for his work bringing iconic animated characters to life.

Why it matters

Bauza was a prominent voice actor in animation, contributing to one of the most recognisable cartoon franchises in entertainment history.

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