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Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

ABC7 New York and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.
The headline split The center frames it as "Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46". The right frames it as "Bugs Bunny Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46".
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Same-event confidenceMedium

13 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

Framing confidenceMild

46/99 — small wording differences, not a major framing split.

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CenterEric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

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Right / center-rightActor Eric Bauza who voiced Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Oct 26, 7:24 AM

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Oct 26, 7:37 AM

Eric Bauza, contemporary voice of 'Looney Tunes,' dead at 46

Eric Bauza, the voice actor for "Bugs Bunny," has died at 46. Here's what the medical examiner says is the cause of death.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Oct 26, 7:24 AM

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Oct 26, 7:24 AM

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.

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The Sun UKNews report · Oct 26, 6:33 AM

Actor Eric Bauza who voiced Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

LOONEY Tunes actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. The Emmy Award-winning star's family posted on Instagram that he had di...

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The Sun (US)News report · Oct 26, 6:33 AM

Actor Eric Bauza who voiced Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

LOONEY Tunes actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. The award-winning star's family posted on Instagram that he had died...

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BBC WorldNews report · Oct 26, 6:16 AM

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Oct 26, 5:33 AM

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Oct 26, 5:33 AM

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Oct 26, 5:33 AM

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.

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ForbesNews report · Oct 26, 4:23 AM

Eric Bauza, Voice Of Bugs Bunny And Other Looney Tunes Characters, Dies At 46

Eric Bauza, who voiced several Looney Tunes characters in the recent hit movie "Coyote vs. Acme," among others, dies.

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Oct 26, 4:22 AM

Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says

Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night. The family...

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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · Oct 26, 3:52 AM

Bugs Bunny Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. Family announced it on Instagram October 25; the medical examiner cited hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

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Details46/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 13 sources
46/99 Wording GapMedium confidence13 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 13 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

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Oct 26, 3:52 AM: Independent Journal Review joined the source map.

Oct 26, 4:22 AM: KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles) joined the source map.

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Oct 26, 5:33 AM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

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