RIP Eric Bauza

*triplexxx* · 10-25-2026, 09:45 PM

This just popped up on Instagram, was hoping it was a hoax, but it looks like it may very well be true. Legendary modern-day voice actor Eric Bauza has passed at 46, the modern day voice for Looney Tunes, Woody Woodpecker, TMNT, and multitudes of other franchises. No details yet, but it sure was sudden. I'm glad I got the chance to chat a couple questions to him on Talkin' Toons a few years back when he did that with Rob Paulsen and Rob's son Ash. Rest peacefully, Eric Bauza.

*oldmanwinters* · 10-25-2026, 09:49 PM

What a gut punch

*TigerClaw* · 10-25-2026, 10:12 PM

R.I.P. He will always be remembered for me as the voice of Tiger Claw.

Darth Knuckles · 10-25-2026, 11:30 PM

No freakin' way! This is terrible. I will always remember him for being the voice of Tiger Claw who's one of my favorite "newer" TMNT characters since 2012. And I just "saw" him as so many characters in Coyote vs. Acme at the theatre a few months ago. This is truly sad news to hear. I was absolutely looking forward to many years of him voicing tons of characters in the future, and now it's been cut way too short. I will miss Eric Bauza the most for voicing Tiger Claw.

*ZariusTwo* · Yesterday, 01:27 AM

Jeez, barely past the half way mark of his 40s.

His performances in Coyote vs Acme were some of his career best. The Daffy and Bugs cameos in them hit different now.

And this has got to be the highest profile TMNT loss in a while.

RIP.

*neatoman* · Yesterday, 02:13 AM

Always sad to see someone pass away before 50, talented guy.

*ToTheNines* · Yesterday, 02:37 AM

Damn man, that sucks. I just rewatched the Rise movie this week. He was always super passionate about his work and seemed to be having a ton of fun doing it. He will be missed.

*Wildcat* · Yesterday, 02:39 AM

Oh man how sad. I knew he voiced Looney Tunes but was not aware of so many others.

*Vicky82* · Yesterday, 06:50 AM

Oh damn, that's shocking, RIP Eric Bauza

Tiger Claw was a great villain.

*IndigoErth* · Yesterday, 02:53 PM

Very sad. Supposed it was hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

*IMJ* · Yesterday, 04:37 PM

Technodrome Forum Death thread! This time x's two!!

*sdp* · Today, 10:54 AM

I didn't know he was the modern voice of Bugs, I think that's a bigger credit than what I knew him off. I still remember how excited he seemed at the Rise of the TMNT reveal. RIP

*Andrew NDB* · Today, 12:44 PM

*ranger_scout* · Today, 05:30 PM

I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. Eric was an incredibly talented man. He was way too young to die like that. R.I.P.

10-25-2026, 09:45 PM	#1
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,814	RIP Eric Bauza This just popped up on Instagram, was hoping it was a hoax, but it looks like it may very well be true. Legendary modern-day voice actor Eric Bauza has passed at 46, the modern day voice for Looney Tunes, Woody Woodpecker, TMNT, and multitudes of other franchises. No details yet, but it sure was sudden. I'm glad I got the chance to chat a couple questions to him on Talkin' Toons a few years back when he did that with Rob Paulsen and Rob's son Ash. Rest peacefully, Eric Bauza. Last edited by triplexxx; Yesterday at 12:45 AM.

10-25-2026, 09:49 PM	#2
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,487	What a gut punch __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

10-25-2026, 10:12 PM	#3
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10-25-2026, 11:30 PM	#4
Darth Knuckles Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mutani-Isle Posts: 702	No freakin' way! This is terrible. I will always remember him for being the voice of Tiger Claw who's one of my favorite "newer" TMNT characters since 2012. And I just "saw" him as so many characters in Coyote vs. Acme at the theatre a few months ago. This is truly sad news to hear. I was absolutely looking forward to many years of him voicing tons of characters in the future, and now it's been cut way too short. I will miss Eric Bauza the most for voicing Tiger Claw. __________________ "Shredder, what have you done!?!" - Tiger Claw (Annihilation: Earth!)

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,452	Jeez, barely past the half way mark of his 40s. His performances in Coyote vs Acme were some of his career best. The Daffy and Bugs cameos in them hit different now. And this has got to be the highest profile TMNT loss in a while. RIP. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,283	Damn man, that sucks. I just rewatched the Rise movie this week. He was always super passionate about his work and seemed to be having a ton of fun doing it. He will be missed.

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Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,513	Oh man how sad. I knew he voiced Looney Tunes but was not aware of so many others. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

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Vicky82 Emperor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dunstable, UK Posts: 5,805	Oh damn, that's shocking, RIP Eric Bauza Tiger Claw was a great villain. __________________ My heart!!!! One of my favourite moments.

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IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	Very sad. Supposed it was hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

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ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,753	I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. Eric was an incredibly talented man. He was way too young to die like that. R.I.P.