Iconic actor Adam West, who rose to fame as the star of the “Batman” TV series in the 1960s, died on Saturday at 88-years-old. For decades actors and comic book lovers have shared their love for West. His family took to social media to announce that the star had passed away, shortly after the tributes started to pour in.
Our beloved AW passed away last night. He was the greatest. We’ll miss him like crazy. We know you’ll miss him too – West Family pic.twitter.com/8bkEq1C2ao
— Adam West (@therealadamwest) June 10, 2017
#AdamWest was such a wonderful actor & so kind, I’m so lucky to have worked w/ him & tell him how much he meant to me & millions of fans. pic.twitter.com/Bu0OOaRgX9
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) June 10, 2017
Shabbat is over & I just heard the sad news about #AdamWest. It was an incredible honor to work w/ him on our 200th ep. of @bigbangtheory. pic.twitter.com/GSqIgjL7pP
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) June 11, 2017
When I was a kid POW BLAM Adam West was Batman! With his pal Robin and his tongue planted firmly in his cheek he brought me so much joy. ;^}
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 11, 2017
Fenway Park is playing Batman between innings tonight in honor of the original Batman, Adam West, who passed away. #RIP ????: @CarissaO pic.twitter.com/2pu2JQSKrp
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) June 11, 2017
Adam West exemplified heroism. Kind, funny and an all around great guy. Thank you for showing us all how it’s done. @therealadamwest
— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) June 10, 2017
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 10, 2017