Eric Bauza, the man who voiced 'Bugs Bunny', has died at the age of 46, leaving behind a son. Amid his death, the internet has grown curious about his relationship with Jessica Borutski.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleEric Bauza passed away on October 25, 2026, leaving the entertainment industry heartbroken. He rose to fame for voicing legendary characters such as 'Bugs Bunny' and 'Daffy Duck'. According to reports, he was 46 years old at the time of his death. So, as the tributes pour in, let's take a look at his personal life, including his relationship with Jessica Borutski.
The passing of Eric Bauza has come as a shock to the entertainment industry. He stepped into the shoes of legendary Mel Blanc at Looney Tunes and created a massive fanbase for himself with his versatility. Anyone who has followed Mel's work knows filling his shoes was no small task, but the Emmy-winning Bauza did it capably for years. His death was announced by his family in a statement on Instagram.
Eric Bauza's family took to his official Instagram handle and shared a statement announcing that the voice actor had passed away. The post immediately went viral, with tributes from around the world pouring in. Talking about his work, besides 'Bugs Bunny' and 'Daffy Duck', he also brought characters like 'Tweety', 'Foghorn Leghorn', 'Pepe Le Pew', 'Porky Pig', 'Road Runner', 'Elmer Fudd' and 'Marvin the Martin' to life. The statement read:
"From the Family of Eric Bauza, 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. More details to come."
Eric Bauza's work earned him the first-ever Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program. That alone would have been a career, but the actor didn't stop there and went on to lend his voice to 'Stimpy', the animated 'Luke Skywalker', 'Puss in Boots', 'Bam-Bam Rubble', 'Donatello', 'Leonardo', the animated 'Jason Bourne', 'Robert "Big Bob" Belcher', 'Woody Woodpecker', 'Two-Face', and 'Aquaman'.
While the family hasn't shared the details of what happened to him, they claim that his death was sudden. For now, they have asked fans to wait as more details will be shared soon. Eric Bauza's death comes as a big shock to the animation world, especially since he had been an integral part of the community for decades. According to reports, he began his career in 2001 and has since earned a whopping 421 acting credits. For millions of viewers, his voice became part of the Looney Tunes experience.
According to several reports, Eric Bauza was married to Jessica Borutski. However, in a candid conversation, the voice actor confirmed that it was not true. While various websites claimed that he and Jessica were married, Eric clarified that they were good friends and co-parents to their child. He admitted to having dated and sharing a child but denied having been married. It was in September 2022 that he took to X and said:
"Just to clear the air, Jessica and I were never married. We only dated — that being said, we remain good friends, and she is as talented as she is an amazing mother. I'm very lucky to be co-parenting with her."
As per IMDb, Jessica Borutski is an Animation director, character designer, storyboard artist, and producer. She has been working as a supervising and head director on Nickelodeon's The Loud House and has been a part of The Looney Tunes Show and Bunnicula as well. While little is available about their relationship, reports allege that their breakup was amicable.
RIP, Eric Bauza.
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