Cartoon icon of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes
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Eric Bauza has died at his home at 46, his family says, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirming hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause. Bauza has built a 20-year career voicing famous Looney Tunes characters and other animated roles, earning three Emmy Awards. The industry mourns a versatile talent who helped shape modern animation’s voice legacy.