Looney Tunes star Eric Bauza dead aged 46: Emmy-winning voice actor passes away ‘suddenly’ after battling heart disease

Looney Tunes star Eric Bauza has died ‘suddenly’ at the age of 46, after a battle with heart disease.

The Emmy-winning actor had voiced iconic characters including Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny, with his family sharing news of his passing on Instagram.

Eric died as a result of heart disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records. 

In a statement, the actor’s family said: ‘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. More details to come.’

During his 25 years in the industry, Eric The Canadian voiced dozens of beloved characters, and won three Emmys for his Looney Tunes roles.