Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor recognized as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Looney Tunes characters, has died at the age of 46, according to a family announcement reported by Deadline and the Hollywood Reporter.

Bauza's career included multiple roles in Looney Tunes films and shows such as 'Coyote vs. Acme.' He also voiced characters in productions like 'Forgotten Island,' 'Muppet Babies,' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' as noted by the Hollywood Reporter.

The exact date of Bauza's death is unclear, but he was scheduled to attend the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's 'The Cat in the Hat' to support 'Daffy Season,' a short film playing before the feature, according to press documents cited by the Hollywood Reporter.

Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks, paid tribute to Bauza, highlighting his unique talent and his role in continuing the legacy of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc. She noted that Bauza was a treasured member of the Warner Bros. animation family.

Bauza recently appeared on The Hollywood Reporter's inaugural Animation Power list, recognizing his significant contributions to the animation industry and his status as a successor to Mel Blanc in voicing Bugs Bunny.