Eric Bauza, Canadian voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

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Sousa, A. (2026, October 26). Eric Bauza, Canadian voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-eric-bauza-canadian-voice-actor-dies/

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The Globe and Mail · collected 2026-10-26 · by Aaron Sousa

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Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza, known for voicing characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died suddenly at age 46 on Sunday. The cause of death was reported by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner as hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza's career included roles in shows such as "The Looney Tunes Show," "SpongeBob SquarePants," and "Bob’s Burgers." Fellow voice actor Josh Keaton paid tribute to Bauza, describing him as a gifted and humble performer with a warm smile and sincere demeanor.
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Eric Bauza, the voice of iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck from Looney Tunes, died at age 46 on Sunday. His family announced his sudden death in an Instagram post without specifying a cause, though later reports by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed he had hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Born in Ontario to Filipino parents, Bauza grew up emulating Looney Tunes characters and eventually landed roles for them through persistence and talent. He also voiced characters in recent films like "Coyote vs. Acme" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie". His work earned him an Emmy Award and a reputation as one of the most recognizable voices in animation, leaving behind a legacy cherished by fans worldwide.

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📰 Eric Bauza Dies At 46
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“Both articles report on the sudden death of Eric Bauza, a voice actor for characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, at age 46, with similar timing and details.”
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“Both articles report on the death of Eric Bauza at age 46 due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease on the same date.”
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Aaron Sousa
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Acme Canadian Toronto the Acme Corporation the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

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Bauza PERSON · 3× Bugs Bunny PERSON · 2× Daffy Duck PERSON · 2× Canadian NORP · 1× Coyote PERSON · 1× Eric Bauza PERSON · 1× Foghorn Leghorn PERSON · 1× Road Runner PERSON · 1× Toronto GPE · 1× the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ORG · 1×

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“He let his talent speak for itself and made everyone feel like he was their biggest fan,” Keaton said on social media. “He will always be a legend but I’m devastated that I’ll never be able to give him a hug, or hear him joke or see him smile again.”
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🔮 The post says the Toronto-born actor died suddenly and that more details would be announced at a later date.
2026-10-26 · The Globe and Mail
Eric Bauza, Canadian voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46 · assertive framing

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Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza, who in recent years embodied Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. asserted
who → embody → 46
His death was announced Sunday in a brief post on his official social media channels. asserted
death → announce → channels
The post says the Toronto-born actor died suddenly and that more details would be announced at a later date. asserted
details → say → date
A report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says Bauza died at his home of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. asserted
Bauza → say → disease
He also voiced Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Road Runner, and others in the Coyote vs. Acme movie – about Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for its faulty products. asserted
Coyote → voice → products
In an online tribute, fellow voice actor Josh Keaton said Bauza was a gifted and humble performer, and remembered him for having a warm smile and always being sincere. asserted
Bauza → say → smile
“He let his talent speak for itself and made everyone feel like he was their biggest fan,” Keaton said on social media. “He will always be a legend but I’m devastated that I’ll never be able to give him a hug, or hear him joke or see him smile again.” asserted
him → let → hug
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