Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for playing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46.
His family announced his sudden death on Sunday in a statement posted to his Instagram account. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said he died at his home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a heart condition linked to high blood pressure, and ruled the death natural.
Sleep apnoea and class 2 obesity were also recorded as significant conditions.
“Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters, has passed away suddenly. More details to come,” his family said.
Bauza was a prominent figure in animation, voicing a host of Looney Tunes characters including Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian and the Road Runner.
His work also extended beyond the Warner Bros universe, with credits in Teen Titans Go!, Muppet Babies, The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The Canadian-born performer accumulated more than 400 acting credits during his career and won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards for his voice work.
