Eric Bauza, the voice behind iconic "Looney Tunes" characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died, Fox News Digital has confirmed.Bauza died Sunday from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.He was 46.Beginning in 2001, Bauza amassed more than 400 voice-acting credits in a career that gave voice to beloved characters in animated Looney Tunes series including "Puss in Boots," "Muppet Babies," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and countless others.The voice actor's family confirmed his death on Instagram, but has not shared any additional details.HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026Eric Bauza attends the "Space Jam: A New Legacy" party on June 29, 2021.
(Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Fox News Digital reached out to Bauza's representative.Bauza's early breakthrough came when he voiced Stimpy in the 2003 series "Ren & Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon," taking over the character previously voiced by Billy West.He became one of Hollywood's most recognizable voice talents, particularly for his work carrying on the legacy of legendary Looney Tunes performer Mel Blanc."I’m a fan first when it comes to this franchise, this band of characters.Mel Blanc will always be the original gangsta, the godfather of voiceover," Bauza told Fox News Digital back in 2020.
"He was the first voice actor credited on screen as a voice actor.They never did back in the day.
And we’re talking about the ‘30s and ‘40s."GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HEREEric Bauza voiced several iconic "Looney Tunes" characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, and appeared in films such as "Space Jam: A New Legacy" and "Coyote vs.Acme." (Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images)"So he really paved the way to show the importance of vocal performance, not an on-camera one.
And the fact that we’re sitting here now talking about his performance just shows you how incredible, impactful and influential his sound is."Bauza's Loo...