Burt Ward Comments On The Death Of Batman's Adam West

Adam West and Burt Ward have been synonymous with each other ever since they starred together as Batman and Robin in the 1960's television series. For Ward, the news of West's death is still processing, but he released an official statement on the passing of his friend.

"I am devastated at the loss of one my very dearest friends," Ward said in a statement (via Variety). "Adam and I had a special friendship for more than 50 years. We shared some of the most fun times of our lives together. Our families have deep love and respect for each other. This is a terribly unexpected loss of my lifelong friend. I will forever miss him. There are several fine actors who have portrayed Batman in films. In my eyes, there was only one real Batman that is and always will be Adam West. He was truly the Bright Night."

Ward last saw West when the two appeared for an autograph session on the east coast.

West died at the age of 88 years old from a battle with Leukemia. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

The two actors starred last year in an animated movie bringing them back to their iconic roles, and you can find the official description below.

It's back to the 1960s as Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman's most fiendish foes – Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. The four Super-Villains have combined their wicked talents to hatch a plot so nefarious that the Dynamic Duo will need to go to outer space (and back) to foil their arch enemies and restore order in Gotham City. It's a truly fantastic adventure that will pit good against evil, good against good, evil against evil … and feature two words that exponentially raise the stakes for both sides: Replicator Ray. Holy Multiplication Tables!

The film features the vocal performances of Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman). It also includes Jeff Bergman as the Joker, William Salyers as The Penguin, Wally Wingert as The Riddler, Lynne Marie Stewart as Aunt Harriett, Jim Ward as Commissioner Gordon, and Sirena Irwin as TV show host Miranda Moore.

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is available now.

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