Adam West: Batman and Family Guy star dies aged 89

Batman star Adam West has died at the age of 88. He passed away in Los Angeles on June 9 following a short battle with leukaemia. In 1966, he was cast as Batman alongside Burt Wards Robin. The show ran for 120 episodes over 3 seasons. Following his role as Batman, West went on to work as a voice actor working on Family Guy, Scooby Doo, Kim Possible and many more cartoons. West is survived by his wife Marcelle, six children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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June 11, 2017 01:02 IST

Adam West: Batman and Family Guy star dies aged 89

Batman star Adam West has died at the age of 88. He passed away in Los Angeles on June 9 following a short battle with leukaemia. In 1966, he was cast as Batman alongside Burt Wards Robin. The show ran for 120 episodes over 3 seasons. Following his role as Batman, West went on to work as a voice actor working on Family Guy, Scooby Doo, Kim Possible and many more cartoons. West is survived by his wife Marcelle, six children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.