Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman in television, movies and video games since 1992 has died, according to a press release from Warner Bros. He was 66.
“Kevin was far more than an actor whom I had the pleasure of casting and directing—he was a dear friend for 30+ years whose kindness and generous spirit knew no boundaries,” said casting director Andrea Romano in the press release. “Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure love of life will be with me forever.”
Conroy first voiced the character in the hit animated series “Batman: The Animated Series” and went on to be the man who has played the character more times than anyone else with appearances in other television shows, video games and movies. He even played a live-action version of Bruce Wayne in an episode of “Batwoman” in 2019. His most recent Batman work was for the video game “MultiVersus.”
Actor Mark Hamill, who voiced The Joker alongside Conroy’s Batman, echoed how much he was loved.
“He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him —his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated,” Hamill said.
Related Articles
Peter Keller, CEO of Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, dies
Singer Aaron Carter, 34, found dead in bathtub at Lancaster home
D.H. Peligro, former Dead Kennedys, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, dies at 63
Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87
Mike Davis, LA critic and scholar, was a proud son of Fontana
This story is breaking. Check back for updates
Bruce imagined him, Andrea found him and, once found, Kevin kicked the door open for all of us to bring to you the amazing characters of DCAU.
Kevin, my friend, my colleague, my hero. We will all miss you terribly. You are a singular soul. Thank you. Now rest #Batman #KevinConroy pic.twitter.com/yrNC8Mfjnt
— Clancy Brown (@RealClancyBrown) November 11, 2022
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
Devastating. Kevin was a remarkable man inside and out. I will truly miss those big hugs and that magical voice. You will always be my batman. Rest in Peace my friend. Flash #kevinconroy #Batman #justiceleague pic.twitter.com/rReMdBaPh3
— Michael Rosenbaum (@michaelrosenbum) November 11, 2022
Kevin Conroy with @MarkHamill pic.twitter.com/e83ZvLiJjl
— Batman: TAS (@TheAnimatedBat) November 11, 2022