Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor known for many Looney Tunes roles, dies at 46 on October 25, and his planned appearance on “The Simpsons” is set to take place after his death. Reports say he will voice two characters in an upcoming episode, marking his long-awaited debut on the long-running animated series.
Variety, Deadline, and ComingSoon.net all describe Bauza’s extensive voice work across classic Looney Tunes characters and note his recent involvement with “The Simpsons.” ComingSoon.net adds additional release information, including the episode title and a premiere date on Fox, while also citing a specific medical cause of death. Across coverage, the story is framed as both a career milestone and a posthumous on-screen credit.
While the outlets largely align on the core details—his death, his “The Simpsons” debut, and the two-character roles—coverage differs in how much background is provided and which specifics are emphasized, such as the stated cause of death and the episode’s scheduled premiere details.
