Eric Bauza dies at 46 after sudden illness at home
The Emmy-winning actor died suddenly at home on Sunday, according to his family.
By Chloe Martin ·
Voice actor Eric Bauza has died at the age of 46. His family confirmed the news in a statement posted on Instagram, noting that he passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday. According to reports from Variety, the cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Bauza was born in Ontario and was of Filipino descent. In a 2021 interview with NBC News, he recalled growing up as a fan of the cartoons and copying the character voices as a child. He stated that the comedy of the franchise transcended language and culture, allowing audiences from anywhere to enjoy the humor.
He began voicing Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn for the 2021 film Space Jam: A New Legacy. He returned to these roles for the summer release Coyote vs. Acme, where he also provided the voice for the Road Runner. The film marked a recent high point in his career, following his work on the animated feature Forgotten Island.
His film work extended beyond Looney Tunes. He portrayed the Toad General in the 2023 movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The sequel became the fifth highest-grossing film internationally this year. His television work earned him three Emmy awards for outstanding voice performance between 2022 and 2025.
Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, paid tribute to the actor in a statement reported by the Hollywood Reporter. Dungey described Bauza as a unique talent who brought joy to millions worldwide. He added that Bauza viewed carrying on the legacy of Looney Tunes as one of the greatest honors of his life.
Source: BBC News
