Hollywood actor, 'Adam West' dies at 88 - [Batman Dies At 88]

 BATMAN DEAD AT 88

 

Hollywood actor, Adam West, best known for playing Batman in the 1960s TV series, has died at the age of 88.

He died in Los Angeles on Friday night following a short battle with leukemia.

His family later paid tribute to him in a statement, saying, “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.”

Adam found fame when he starred as Batman in the CBS show, which ran from 1966 – 1968.

William West Anderson [Batman]

Born:
September 19, 1928 

Died:

June 9, 2017 (aged 88) 

Alma mater:

Whitman College 

Years acted:

1954–2017 

West was known for his iconic portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in the 1966 Batman TV series, which only ran for three seasons before being canceled. Despite that, it turned into a cult favorite among fans and has since gone on to become one of the most defining superhero shows in Hollywood history.

 He worked with so many people on so many different projects that his footprint can be seen in virtually all corners of Hollywood. Now, many people from all across the industry have expressed their condolences to West’s family as well as shared personal stories on how influential and important the original Batman series was to them.

 Celebrate this man.

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