DC fans around the world have lost a Batman icon, as it was announced today that longtime Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy has died at the age of 66. Now that the news has been confirmed that Conroy (star of Batman: The Animated Series and countless other DC animated and live-action projects) indeed passed away after a battle with cancer.
DC fans, comic book creators, and actors of all sorts are taking to social media to shared their grief and fond memories who who Kevin Conroy was, and what he meant to the world as Batman.
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RIP Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, has died.https://t.co/VeiuCkIAFj pic.twitter.com/91WLbsvGn1
— ComicBook.com (@ComicBook) November 11, 2022
Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy – we extend our condolences to his friends, family, and colleagues in their time of grief.
DC Remembers Kevin Conroy
DC is deeply saddened at the passing of Kevin Conroy, a legendary actor and the voice of Batman for multiple generations. He will be forever missed by his friends, family, and fans. https://t.co/GgdfYvoKVL pic.twitter.com/pSy8h29h6r
— DC (@DCComics) November 11, 2022
Here’s the official post from DC regarding Kevin Conroy’s passing.
You Will Always Be Our Batman
Goodbye Kevin Conroy, you will always be my Batman. pic.twitter.com/iOY63lF2bU
— AjepArt (@AjepArts) November 11, 2022
#ThatsOurBatman (or some variation of it) will be all over social media feeds today.
The Definitive Batman
rest in peace kevin conroy. forever the definitive voice of batman.💔 pic.twitter.com/mBjkqMDWhg
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) November 11, 2022
For entire generations of DC fans, Kevin Conroy WAS Batman in voice and spirit. A voice that will forever define the character afterward.
Kevin Conroy Tribute Art
Rest in power Kevin Conroy, thank you for absolutely everything you have done for us 😔🦇🖤 pic.twitter.com/GqzWLsEN6V
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) November 11, 2022
The tribute for Kevin Conroy is already pouring out.
Kevin Conroy’s Favorite Batman Moments
saw an interview where Kevin Conroy spoke on his favourite batman lines and mentioned this moment as one he loved and was proud of. pic.twitter.com/8ETrHQVfv8
— 🦇 (@gothamfreak_) November 11, 2022
There’s also an outpouring of DC fans sharing and remember the Batman scenes that Conroy himself loved best. There are so many to choose from.
Why I Do What I Do
Kevin Conroy passing away is devastating. His iteration of Batman is the first character I ever loved and set me on the life path I’m currently on.
— Eric Italiano (@ericitaIiano) November 11, 2022
When discussing the all time pantheon Batman actors, his name will forever deserve to be mentioned near the top.
Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/cvwAzrpdb6
Kevin Conroy’s work on Batman: The Animated Series helped inspire a much wider pool of new creative talent than a Batman comic ever could. Including us.
Death Is An Injustice
So sad to hear about Kevin Conroy. He was THE voice of Batman for generations, including our INJUSTICE games.
— Ed Boon (@noobde) November 11, 2022
So iconic. What a loss. RIP 🙁 pic.twitter.com/JpgRwIGDAh
The game developer of DC’s hit Injustice game (and universe) showed his condolences. Conroy’s work reached well into gaming, as his Batman voice also defined Injustice and the equally successful Arkham Asylum game series.
Great Gifts Gone
In the documentary I Know That Voice, Kevin Conroy tells this unforgettable story about working at a food relief station in Manhattan in the days after 9/11. It’s one of my favorite stories he told about the power of his talents. Rest In Peace Mr. Conroy pic.twitter.com/CVb6vLQlEb
— Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG) November 11, 2022
If you ever doubt the power that a voice actor can have… don’t.
Words of Comfort… From Kevin Conroy
We heard the news about Kevin Conroy last night and spent the rest of our nights in our emotions hoping it was just a rumor. Genuinely don't know what to say.
— Watchtower Database (@dcauwatchtower) November 11, 2022
I just want to share his thoughts on death that he shared with me when my grandma passed. pic.twitter.com/k6EBTKSjGg
If you’re feeling the grief and loss right now, take solace in Kevin Conroy’s own thoughts about death.
