We just lost another legend today 😔 Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza has passed away suddenly at just 46, his family announced. No further details about his passing have been released at this time. For millions of animation fans, Bauza became one of the defining modern voices of Looney Tunes, taking on the enormous task of bringing characters created generations before him into the present. At different points, he voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and several other members of the legendary cast. His Looney Tunes performances helped earn him three Emmy Awards. Some of his most memorable roles included: • Puss in Boots — The Adventures of Puss in Boots • Bugs Bunny — Looney Tunes Cartoons • Daffy Duck — The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie • Porky Pig — The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie • Woody Woodpecker — Woody Woodpecker • Master Splinter — Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Fozzie Bear — Muppet Babies • Marvin the Martian — Looney Tunes Cartoons • Stimpy — Ren & Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon • Tweety Bird — Looney Tunes Cartoons • Amadeus Cho / Iron Spider — Ultimate Spider-Man • Foop / Irep — The Fairly OddParents • Tiger Claw — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Master Frown — Unikitty! • Rodolfo Rivera / White Pantera — El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera Bauza originally entered the animation industry as a character designer before becoming one of its most recognizable voice performers. What made his career remarkable was not simply the number of characters he played, but the trust placed in him to inherit voices as iconic as Bugs, Daffy and Porky while still creating memorable characters entirely his own. Rest in peace, Eric Bauza. He spent his career giving cartoons a voice, and generations of characters will continue speaking with a little piece of him. 🕊️

The beloved voice of Rafiki in Lion King, Robert Guillaume Passed Away Nine Years Ago at 89 🎬🎙️🕊️ Remembering a true television and voice-acting legend ❤️ Robert Guillaume became one of television's most respected and beloved performers, best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Benson DuBois in Soap and its successful spin-off, Benson. He also captured the hearts of Disney fans as the original voice of Rafiki, the wise and eccentric mandrill in The Lion King, bringing warmth, humor, and unforgettable wisdom to one of animation's most cherished characters. His extraordinary career extended across television, film, theater, animation, and video games. Some of his memorable film and television roles include: • Benson DuBois — Soap / Benson • Isaac Jaffe — Sports Night • Dr. Frank Napier — Lean on Me • Hawkins — D*ath Warrant • Wilkes — First Kid • Agent Steve Bishop — Spy Hard • Ted Reed — The Meteor Man • Dr. Bennett — Big Fish • Fred — Seems Like Old Times • Philmore Walker — Wanted: Dead or Alive • Pete Fletcher — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air • Hoke Colburn — Driving Miss Daisy • Nathan Detroit — Guys and Dolls (Stage) • The Phantom — The Phantom of the Opera (Stage) His memorable voice roles include: • Rafiki — The Lion King • Rafiki — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride • Rafiki — The Lion King 1½ • Rafiki — Timon & Pumbaa • Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2 • Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2: Episode One • Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2: Episode Two • Mr. Thicknose — The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze • Detective Catfish — Fish Police • Ben — The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina • Narrator — Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Guillaume's influence reached far beyond his unforgettable performances. As a groundbreaking Black actor, he challenged stereotypes and helped redefine opportunities for African American performers in television and theater. His powerful voice, natural charisma, and dedication to his craft allowed him to move seamlessly between heartfelt drama, sophisticated comedy, beloved animated characters, and memorable video game performances. Nine years after his passing at 89, Robert Guillaume remains an unforgettable figure in entertainment history 🎙️🕊️