Adam West, Television's Former BATMAN, Passes Away At 88

Adam West, Television's Former BATMAN, Passes Away At 88

It is with a heavy heart that we must report the news that Adam West, a DC icon and television's first Batman, passed away yesterday at the age of 88, after a short battle with leukemia.

By RohanPatel - Jun 10, 2017 09:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Multiple sources are reporting that actor Adam West has died at the age of 88, following a short battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. 

West's career spanned over sixty years, during which he appeared in more than fifty films and television shows, with his crowning achievement being, of course, portraying Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. The Batman, on the popular '60s television series Batman. He also recently reprised his iconic role for the animated movie Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders and its upcoming sequel Batman vs. Two-Face.

His more prominent recent credits include voiceover work on a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, Family Guy, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Fairly OddParents, The BatmanSpongeBob Squarepants, Chicken Little, Aloha, Scooby-Doo!, The Simpsons, Rugrats, and Batman: The Animated Series. He also guest-starred on episodes of The Big Bang Theory and Powerless, with his final live-action appearance coming from an unaired episode of the latter.

His family has issued the following statement. "Our dad always saw himself as The Bright
Knight, and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans’ lives. He was and always will be our hero.

West is survived by his wife Marcelle, six children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Our deepest condolences to the West family. 
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BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 6/10/2017, 9:44 AM
This is a sad day. It wasn't even long ago that the actress that played Batgirl died and now sadly Batman has passed on too.

Prayers and best wishes go out to Adam West's family and friends.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/10/2017, 9:54 AM
@BlackIceJoe - In honor of Adam West and his rich history in media. I think we should all post Adam West Batman gifs.

Rest in Peace Adam West.

EntertainmentAddict
EntertainmentAddict - 6/10/2017, 10:20 AM
@BlackIceJoe - and Tess Trueheart from the Dick Tracy movie passed yesterday as well. Very sad weekend. I was never the biggest Batman fan, but he won me over with his portrayal of Mayor Adam West for life.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 6/10/2017, 10:27 AM
@SonOfAGif - How is this?

Plus one more.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 6/10/2017, 10:33 AM
@EntertainmentAddict - I heard about that. I remember hear last year Warren Beatty was still trying to get a sequel made and wanted to bring the whole cast back. Sadly that won't happen now.
dracula
dracula - 6/10/2017, 3:35 PM
@BlackIceJoe - Sad but at least we are getting one last adventure with him this year when Batman VS Two Face comes out
nikgrid
nikgrid - 6/10/2017, 11:37 PM
@SonOfAGif - Awesome! Here is my contribution. I loved his interaction with Julie Newmar.

OozyOrifice
OozyOrifice - 6/11/2017, 8:11 AM
A Death in the Family

WilliamHMacy
WilliamHMacy - 6/11/2017, 2:19 PM
@OozyOrifice - Where's Kilmer? LOL
OozyOrifice
OozyOrifice - 6/11/2017, 3:36 PM
@WilliamHMacy - idk! lol I was thinking the same thing
WilliamHMacy
WilliamHMacy - 6/12/2017, 8:21 AM
@OozyOrifice - I mean if there's a Batman that should be forgotten, it's Clooney's. Not so much Kilmer's.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/10/2017, 9:46 AM
Really sad day.

He was my First Batman way before I got into comics.



CaptDeadpool
CaptDeadpool - 6/10/2017, 10:57 AM
@Brainiac13 - same for me, he was great. I just recently had the opportunity to sit down and watch his Batman movie with my five year old nephew. Such a proud moment for me, I've been taking him to get comics with me and his first comic....Batman '66!
Skrull
Skrull - 6/10/2017, 5:14 PM
@Brainiac13 - He was my first Batman, too. I was such a fan that I convinced my grandmother to get me Batman toys and a lunchbox, which was shocking back then for a little girl. My brothers were so disgusted! LOL Adam West was the Bright Knight, indeed.
JohnGrayson
JohnGrayson - 6/10/2017, 9:47 AM
RIP

DashParr
DashParr - 6/10/2017, 9:48 AM
Goodbye West, you brought a brighter light to the Batman character that we'll never forget. RIP.
OozyOrifice
OozyOrifice - 6/10/2017, 9:49 AM
He was one cool mother[frick]er.
noahthegrand
noahthegrand - 6/10/2017, 9:50 AM
88. He seems to have lived a full, happy life. RIP.
PantherKing
PantherKing - 6/10/2017, 9:51 AM
R.I.P Adam West
Roodi
Roodi - 6/10/2017, 9:53 AM
Damn.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 6/10/2017, 9:53 AM
Of all the tragic deaths this year, this one hits me the hardest.
AgeofHeroes
AgeofHeroes - 6/10/2017, 9:54 AM
it came. RIP Adam West
AbidNaga
AbidNaga - 6/10/2017, 9:55 AM
This really hits me hard compared to the other shit that's been happening the past year :(
TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 6/10/2017, 11:30 AM
@AbidNaga -

Bat-Nipples way before Schumacher. A true visionary.
tb86
tb86 - 6/10/2017, 9:56 AM
Adam West may not have been my favourite Batman but he was a Batman non the less. One of the very best. RIP Pure West.
SAZMD
SAZMD - 6/10/2017, 9:56 AM
Not just Batman, but he voiced the Grey Ghost! One of my favorite Animated Series episodes.
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