Eric Bauza Dies: Emmy-Winning Voice Of Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck & Much More Was 46

“He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc.” So said Channing Dungey, Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks tonight after the family of Eric Bauza announced the death of the most recent voice actor behind characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, including in this year’s much-loved Coyote vs. Acme. Bauza […]

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  1. Context of the Announcement: The passing of Eric Bauza was formally announced by his family via social media on October 25, 2026. Prior to the announcement, Bauza had been expected to attend the premiere of the Warner Bros. film 'The Cat in the Hat' on Sunday, October 26, to support a short film titled 'Daffy Season'.
  2. Professional Legacy and Career Impact: Bauza was a prolific voice actor who spent 15 years at Warner Bros. Animation, famously succeeding Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and numerous other Looney Tunes characters. His versatile career included winning multiple Emmy Awards for his work on 'Looney Tunes Cartoons,' 'Teen Titans Go!,' and 'Bugs Bunny Builders,' in addition to voicing characters across major franchises like Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Puss in Boots.

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