USA · 27 Oct 2026 · 03:46 GMT ·1 min read

Eric Bauza, Prolific Voice Actor and First Person of Color to Voice Bugs Bunny, Dies at 46

Voice actor Eric Bauza died at his home on October 25, 2026.

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Euronews

Voice actor Eric Bauza died at his home on October 25, 2026. He was 46. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office determined that hypertensive cardiovascular disease caused his death. The Toronto native spent 15 years at Warner Bros. Animation. He was the first person of color to voice Bugs Bunny. Bauza won three Emmy awards between 2022 and 2025. His late work included roles in "Rick and Morty" and "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."

Context

He succeeded Mel Blanc as the voice behind several of the studio's best-known cartoon characters.

Supportive perspectives

Bauza won three Emmy awards between 2022 and 2025 for his voice acting work.
He was the first person of color to voice the character Bugs Bunny.
Bauza worked for Warner Bros Animation for 15 years.
Bauza voiced characters in "Rick and Morty," "Minions & Monsters," and "Avatar: Seven Havens" in 2026.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks as the fifth highest-grossing film internationally in 2026. Actor Bauza performed as the character Toad General in the production.
Bauza performed in the film 'Forgotten Island'. He voiced the Toad General in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' in 2023.

Critical perspectives

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that hypertensive cardiovascular disease caused the death. The person died at his residence on October 25, 2026.