Eric Bauza dies at 46: 'Looney Tunes' actor's cause of death and estimated net worth

Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Looney Tunes characters, died aged 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records cited by Variety.

Bauza’s death was announced by his family in a statement posted to his Instagram account.

“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,” the family wrote. “More details to come.”

 

 

 

 

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Born on December 7, 1979 in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza built a successful career in animation, accumulating more than 400 acting credits since his first role in The Ripping Friends in 2001.

His credits included Coyote vs. Acme, Space Jam: A New Legacy and Looney Tunes Cartoons. He also voiced characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Rick and Morty and Minions & Monsters.

Bauza received multiple industry honours, including three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, and earned five Daytime Emmy nominations.

At the time of his death, he was preparing to voice Daffy Duck in Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical.

Regarding Eric Bauza’s net worth, online estimates place his wealth between $1 million and $5 million. However, this figure has not been independently verified, and no confirmed financial disclosure establishes his actual assets or earnings.

Warner Bros. Television Group chairman Channing Dungey paid tribute to Bauza, describing him as a unique talent who brought joy to audiences worldwide and helped continue the legacy of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc.