The Looney Tunes world's sorrowful loss! The famous voice actor died at 46.

Sad news came from Eric Bauza, one of the animation world's renowned voice actors. The three Emmy‑winning artist, who voiced many animated heroes including the beloved characters of the Looney Tunes universe, died at 46.

According to information reported by the BBC, Variety magazine said that Bauza's cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease. It was reported that the artist died at home.

Brought Life to Looney Tunes Characters with His Voice

The Filipino‑born artist, born in Ontario, Canada, had a great interest in cartoon characters from childhood. Bauza, in a 2021 interview with NBC News, said he had imitated the voices of his favorite cartoon characters when he was young.

Over the years, the artist turned this interest into a profession, giving voice to iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, and reaching a wide fan base.

Bauza voiced Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn in the 2021 film Space Jam: A New Legacy. The artist later gave voice to various characters in the film Coyote vs. Acme. He also appeared in the recently released Forgotten Island.

Also Took a Role in the Super Mario Film

Eric Bauza’s voice‑acting career was not confined to Looney Tunes characters. The artist voiced the character General Toad in the 2023 film Super Mario Bros. He also portrayed the same character in the series’ sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Known for his performances in various animation productions, Bauza became one of the industry’s leading names thanks to his unique voice‑acting talent.

Won Three Emmy Awards

The successful artist was awarded three Emmy awards for his voice‑acting performances between 2022 and 2025. Bauza’s work once again underscored the importance of voice‑acting in the connection between animated characters and viewers.

Warner Bros. Television Group president Channing Dungey also issued a statement after the artist’s death. Dungey described Bauza as a special voice artist who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world.

Eric Bauza's death has caused great sorrow among animation fans who have grown up with the characters he has voiced for years.