Hollywood legend with two hit films out this year dies suddenly at 46

Voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died suddenly at age 46, according to a family statement. Tributes poured in from fans after news of his death. Bauza was also credited as the star of two major animated films coming in 2026: Coyote vs. Acme and Forgotten Island, which had recently been released. The family said he was an Emmy Award-winning voice actor and “the modern voice” behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with “dozens of other beloved cartoon characters,” adding that more details would follow. The report was presented as breaking entertainment news with updates promised as they became available.