Jack Quaid, John Cena and more pay tribute to Eric Bauza after his death at 46
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tributes have continued to pour in for Eric Bauza, whose untimely death has left a big void in the world of cartoon and animation.
The Emmy-winning voice actor’s death was announced on Sunday, October 25, by his family via a social media post. He was 46. However, the statement did not reveal the cause of his death.
John Cena says Eric Bauza's passion was undeniable
Now, many notable figures from Hollywood have expressed their condolences over the tragedy.
Taking to X, John Cena wrote, “Thank you Eric for giving our favorites their ‘voice.’ His excitement and love for them was always evident, his passion undeniable. Saddened to hear of this sudden, tragic news. My heart and thoughts are with Eric’s family and loved ones. RIP Eric Bauza.”
Thank you Eric for giving our favorites their “voice.” His excitement and love for them was always evident, his passion undeniable. Saddened to hear of this sudden, tragic news. My heart and thoughts are with Eric’s family and loved ones. RIP Eric Bauza.
— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 26, 2026
Jack Quaid remembers Eric Bauza as an absolute legend
Jack Quaid commented below Bauza’s family statement. He said, “This is 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.”
“What an absolute legend and one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Sending love to the entire family. We’re gonna miss you, buddy,” Quaid, who worked with the animator on 'Something Borrowed, Something Green', added.
Warner Bros. TV calls Eric Bauza a unique voice talent
Warner Bros. TV also issued a lengthy statement in honor of Bauza. They shared, “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. He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc.”
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. He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc. Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the Looney Tunes was among the greatest honors of his life. In addition to his incredible talent, Eric was a treasured part of our animation family. Our hearts go out to his loved ones. -Channing Dungey (Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks) and Bill Damaschke (President & Chief Creative Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation)
— Warner Bros. TV (@warnerbrostv) October 26, 2026
They continued, “Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the Looney Tunes was among the greatest honors of his life. In addition to his incredible talent, Eric was a treasured part of our animation family. Our hearts go out to his loved ones.”
The statement was issued by Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, and Bill Damaschke, president and chief creative officer of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
Ben Schwartz remembers Eric Bauza's talent and kindness
Actor and comedian Ben Schwartz also paid tribute to Bauza, writing, “Eric Bauza will forever be a legend. He is one of the most talented humans I’ve ever met. And an icon in the voice over world.”
Schwartz also praised Bauza as a kind and “caring human being” who “voiced all of your favorite characters. And he performed them all with so much care and love.”
“He will be so so missed. A truly sad day and an incredible loss to our community. Sending all the love I got to his family and all who were lucky enough to call him a friend,” the 45-year-old added.
