Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza dies at 46

Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, the man behind well-known animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, has died suddenly at the age of 46.

In a statement released by Eric Bauza's family on Instagram, it was announced that the artist had passed away suddenly. According to information reported by Variety, Bauza died at his home on Sunday, and his cause of death was stated as hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

Born in Ontario and of Filipino descent, Bauza stated in a 2021 interview with NBC News that he had been a huge fan of Looney Tunes since childhood and used to mimic the characters' voices. In the world of animation, the artist had taken on roles in productions such as Space Jam: A New Legacy and Coyote vs. Acme, as well as The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel.