Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning Filipino-Canadian voice actor known for bringing iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety Bird to life, has died at 46.

Bauza’s family confirmed his sudden death in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. The family did not immediately disclose the cause of death.

“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,” the statement said, adding that more details would follow.

Bauza was among the animation industry's most sought-after voice actors, portraying several classic Looney Tunes characters, including Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig and the Road Runner.

His credits included the films “Space Jam: A New Legacy” and “Coyote vs. Acme,” as well as the animated series “Looney Tunes Cartoons.”

Born Dec. 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza began his career in animation as a character designer at a Hollywood production studio, according to his talent agency biography.

He later built an extensive voice acting career, earning more than 400 credits since his first recorded role in the 2001 animated series “The Ripping Friends.”

Beyond Looney Tunes, Bauza voiced characters in several popular animated productions, including “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “Chowder,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated,” “Fanboy & Chum Chum” and “Ben 10: Omniverse.”

His film credits also included “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.” In 2026, he had worked on several projects, including “Chibiverse,” “Minions & Monsters,” “Forgotten Island,” “Rick and Morty,” “Superkitties” and “Avatar: Seven Havens.”

Bauza’s performances helped introduce generations of viewers to beloved cartoon characters, continuing the legacy of some of animation’s most recognizable voices.