Looney Tunes icon dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

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But the moment he opened his mouth, chances are you knew exactly who he was.

Eric Bauza spent years bringing some of the most famous cartoon characters in history to life, entertaining both children and adults with voices that have been part of pop culture for generations.

Now, the animation world is mourning his sudden death at just 46 years old.

The voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck

Bauza’s family announced the heartbreaking news on Sunday, October 25, writing that the Emmy-winning voice actor had “passed away suddenly.”

“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.”

And those two names only begin to explain just how many familiar characters were hiding behind Bauza’s voice.

Bauza became one of the modern voices behind the legendary Looney Tunes universe, taking on the enormous responsibility of portraying characters that had been loved for generations.