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Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
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The clear picture
What happened
Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for playing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46, CBS News reports. His manager said he died on Sunday; Euronews also identifies him as the voice of Road Runner and Porky Pig.
Latest development
Euronews has added that Bauza voiced Road Runner and Porky Pig as well as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
Why it matters
Bauza’s death removes a performer associated with several central Looney Tunes characters. BBC News notes that he also voiced multiple roles in this summer’s animated film Coyote vs. Acme.
Known / unclear
Coverage expanded from 1 to 3 attributed publishers.
The available accounts do not identify the cause or location of Bauza’s death, or give details of funeral or memorial arrangements.
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Sources
Compiled from 3 independent publishers Euronews · BBC News · CBS News
The outlets do not conflict on Bauza’s death or age. Euronews emphasizes the range of his Looney Tunes roles, BBC News highlights Coyote vs. Acme, and CBS News says his manager confirmed the death and describes him as an Emmy winner.
- EuronewsEric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46 ↗
- BBC NewsEric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46 ↗
- CBS NewsEric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46 ↗
- CBS NewsEric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46 ↗
The big question
What was the cause of Bauza’s death?
The available accounts do not state a cause of death.
Bottom line
Bauza’s credits across Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Porky Pig and Coyote vs. Acme place his death among the most significant recent losses for contemporary Looney Tunes voice performance.
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- Headline updated
Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and Porky Pig, along with hundreds of other characters.
3 sources at this update - First reported
Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.
1 source at this update