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Eric Bauza's Simpsons Debut Airs Posthumously
31 Oct
Summary
- Eric Bauza, known for voicing many Looney Tunes characters, died at 46.
- He was cast to voice two characters in an upcoming Simpsons episode.
- His death was attributed to hypertensive cardiovascular disease and obesity.
Eric Bauza, a prolific voice actor renowned for bringing numerous Looney Tunes characters to life, will be featured in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. Bauza, who had an extensive career with over 400 acting credits, unexpectedly passed away on October 25 at the age of 46. His role in the "Dream Scenari-Moe" episode marks his only appearance on the beloved animated series. The episode is scheduled to air on Sunday, November 15, at 8 p.m. on Fox. Bauza's cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with sleep apnea and obesity listed as contributing factors, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. He had recently been cast as 'Mr. Fong,' a restaurateur, and 'Harry Metsali,' a newspaper editor, for this particular episode. Beyond The Simpsons, Bauza's recent work included roles in 'Coyote vs. Acme,' 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' and the series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.'
