Eric Bauza: key obituary facts
Is Eric Bauza dead? Yes. Eric Bauza died on October 25, 2026, at age 46.
Cause of death: Eric Bauza's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Eric Bauza known for?
He was a Canadian voice actor.
More about Eric Bauza
Born: 7 December 1979.
Place of birth: Toronto.
Gender: male.
Occupation: voice actor, comedian.
Nationality: Canada, United States.
Education: St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School, Centennial College.
Spouse: Jessica Borutski.
Career began: 1997.
Also known as: Eric A. Bauza, Gerald Ryley.
Years active: 2000–2026.
Known for: Daffy Duck, Puss in Boots and Baby Fozzie.
Eric Bauza, a Canadian voice actor known for work on Looney Tunes, The Fairly OddParents and Uncle Grandpa, died October 25, 2026, aged 46.
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, on December 7, 1979, he attended Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, now St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School, and graduated from Centennial College in 2000.
His father and grandfather were fans of classic cartoons, including Looney Tunes, and Bauza said watching Mr. Dressup helped inspire his creative side. His career began in 1997, and he also worked as a comedian. Bauza became especially known for voicing several Looney Tunes characters, earning three Emmy Awards for performances in Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders and Teen Titans Go! The awards recognized work on Looney Tunes Cartoons, which ran from 2020 to 2024, Bugs Bunny Builders (2022–2025), and Teen Titans Go! in 2024. Other notable roles included Puss in Boots in The Adventures of Puss in Boots, which ran from 2015 to 2018, and Baby Fozzie in Muppet Babies, from 2018 to 2022.