John Cena, Jack Quaid, Ben Schwartz, and other acclaimed figures have expressed their heartfelt emotions for Eric Bauza. The Emmy-winning voice actor passed away Sunday at age 46.
Sharing his feelings on X, John Cena wrote, “Saddened to hear of this sudden, tragic news. My heart and thoughts are with Eric’s family and loved ones.” The two had worked together on this year’s live-action and animation hybrid movie Coyote vs. Acme. Cena admired Bauza for “giving our favorites their ‘voice.’ His excitement and love for them were always evident, his passion undeniable.”
The official X account of Warner Bros. TV wrote, “Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. During his 15 years at Warner Bros. Animation, he was the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck among countless other characters.”
Jack Quaid, who worked with Bauza on Something Borrowed, Something Green, paid tribute to him on Instagram. He described the news as “absolutely devastating. Had the honor of getting to know him over the years. I always looked up to him both as a voice actor and as a person.”
Actor and comedian Ben Schwartz paid his tribute to Bauza with an emotional Instagram post. He wrote, “Eric Bauza will forever be a legend. He is one of the most talented humans I’ve ever met.”
What we know about Eric Bauza’s death so far
Eric Bauza’s family announced his death on October 25, 2026, through an Instagram post. It read, “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 Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that Bauza passed away at home. The primary cause was revealed to be hypertensive cardiovascular disease. On Sunday, he was scheduled to attend the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation‘s The Cat in the Hat.
Beyond Looney Tunes, Bauza voiced Puss in Boots in the animated series The Adventures of Puss in Boots. He also voiced several DC characters, including the Flash, Mr. Freeze, Aquaman, and Jimmy Olsen. His recent credits included Forgotten Island and Coyote vs. Acme, in which he voiced multiple characters.
