Hollywood Reacts To The Loss Of Adam West
Adam West will always hold a special place in the heart of Batman fans.As many of you know by now, [...]
DC Extended Family
Having worked with West on the animated television series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Star Wars icon Mark Hamill wrote, "[Adam West] 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."
John Barrowman, who portrayed Malcolm Meryln on The CW's Arrow, remembered West for giving him something to look forward as a child once school let out: "[Adam West,] my after school hours were filled with excitement watching you battle fantastic…"
Harley Quinn and Family Guy voice actor Tara Strong expressed her sorrow: "My heart is broken. He was SUCH a nice guy… [Adam West] will live on forever in so many ways. Sending love to his family."
Comic book legend Neil Gaiman penned, "Rest in Peace Adam West. We met once in 1987 and I was too embarrassed and too foolishly 'cool' to tell you what you meant to my childhood."
Quintessential Batman voice actor, Kevin Conroy, had this to say: "Adam West has passed. The Batman of my childhood. He brought us so much entertainment and was a truly class act. We'll miss u Ada."
What an immense loss. You were so kind. You were the first #Batman I ever knew & the only one that ever mattered to me. @therealadamwest ? pic.twitter.com/s6ZuhF7dEw
— Laura Vandervoort (@Vandiekins22) June 10, 2017
My 1st ever 'Super Hero' . The genius, original ,the one and only @therealadamwest #RIP #rubbersharkattack #youwillbegreatlymissed https://t.co/t81oMo6gmx
— Sean Pertwee (@seanpertwee) June 10, 2017
prevnextGotham City has lost a legend. Adam West was every bit as gracious and loving in person as you'd expect. @therealadamwest
— Robin Lord Taylor (@robinlordtaylor) June 10, 2017
Other Celebrities
Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz director, Edgar Wright, let the world know who his favorite Batman actor of all-time is. "Farewell Adam West. You were MY Batman," he tweeted. "Such a super funny, cool, charismatic actor. Loved the show as a kid, still love the show now. POW!"
Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani complimented West's acting skills: "RIP Adam West. First person I saw who was funny, badass & cool all at once."
God Bless Adam West pic.twitter.com/9OK7kHNZHS
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) June 10, 2017
Amazing man , class act & mentor , one of the nicest people ever , you will be missed . @therealadamwest #batman pic.twitter.com/NcIA59Q4OF
— Antonio Sabáto Jr (@antoniosabatojr) June 10, 2017
you were my childhood hero. RIP to an icon pic.twitter.com/y5csBUAA7i
— Lorenzo Lamas (@lorenzolamas) June 10, 2017
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