Adam West, TV’s ‘Batman,’ Dies at 88

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Adam West — an actor defined and also constrained by his role in the 1960s series “Batman” — has died. He was 88. His rep said that he died after a short battle with leukemia.

“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,” his family said in a statement.


Just heard via the BEEB that legend Adam West has died at age of 88 after battle with leukeamia


HUGE part of my childhood. Man of genuine integrity ( he refused to cross a picket line at the BBC to do an interview on a visit to the UK as his father believed in trade unions). Hope he didn't suffer at the end

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RIP Sweet Prince. Forever thankful for bringing a lighter side to the Dark Knight.
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Just heard about it this morning flying from LA. The captain actually made an announcement about it. Very somber flight the rest of the way home. Last time I experienced something like this was when Steve Irwin died. Makes for a very sad flight, for sure. A lot of love for Adam West and he knew it
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Yep, thanks for the memories

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He will live forever :)
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I Created this tribute poster for the YouTube Network/Production Company/online Radio Stations facebook pages and posted up on those pages in honor of Mr. West and I thought it would be a good idea to post it here and share it here with all you folks at the forum. Like everyone here, I was huge fan of Adam West since I was a baby..grew up watching batman on WPIX here in New York from 1989 to 1998 on PIX 11 here in NYC...Just so funny and entertaining to watch. Also saw him on 77 Sunset Strip, Perry Mason and even a 3 stooges movie. Just a talented actor and a good man all around. This news of his passing feels like a punch to the gut..it literally does..i was this sad when I heard the news about Christopher Reeve passing away back in 2004...but this one is sad, but when you look at it..88 years old..that's a long, good life. A good guy and classy gentlemen. He will be deeply missed :( he will always be "my" Batman. Very sad day in the superhero genre.

Sleep in peace, Batman :(
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*Edited slightly*

I didn't want to create a new thread. Sadly missed. The Godfather of our genre.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I guess I've reached the age where the world stops giving and starts taking things away :(

I still remember the batman and robin keychains me and my sister fought over when we were really little and watched the show religiously on whatever channel we were watching back then. Farewell Mr. West, and may your much less 'dark' knight find more popularity in the future. We could use some more camp after this.
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Very sad to hear he is gone, a unique talent who in his own way helped lay down the foundations of the genre. Condolences to those he leaves behind.
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Heard about this in the middle of a video shoot today! We immediately observed a moment of silence. Everything we do, everything we're about, stems from that TV show helmed by his admirable performance.

Looks like the Pittsburgh Steel City Comicon was possibly indeed the last con he ever attended. I saw him there from about 10 feet away. Glad I did!
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Nice article from the Hollywood Reporter here:

http://www.superheroineforum.com/adam-w ... n-dies-88/
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This is so sad....I am so glad I just got to meet him this year....My entire life was shaped...re-shaped and made me the woman I am Today as weird as it sounds from the 1960's batman series...I will never forget my first comic con with my older step brother as Adam West/blue grey Batman and me in my first ever Batgirl costume...from that Saturday 10 long years ago and the effect Adam, Yvonne and Burt and all the others to today..not a day goes by that I think somehow about this Gotham life!
Rip Mr. West and thank you for being BATMAN!!
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I've never identified more with the Boy Wonder in my life...
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Sad news. A massive part of the show that launched so many interests in fetish.
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Adam West sure was an awesome Batman, he will never be forgotten!
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still sadden by his lost
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Helluva shame....a door to the past closes irrevocably.
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