'Legend across generations': Adam West, TV's 'Batman,' dies at 88

Sad news today as it’s being reported that Adam West, the original “Batman,” has passed away at age 88:

The actor Adam West who was known for his leading role in 1960s television series 'Batman' has died aged 88 after suffering from leukaemia

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 10, 2017

Adam West, star of the 1960s hit TV series Batman, dies at 88 after a battle with leukaemia, his family sayshttps://t.co/pbRKs9zFXM pic.twitter.com/Efx1irSZbI

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 10, 2017

Tweeters remembered West fondly, and not just for playing “Batman”:

Photos: Adam West, alongside co-star, Burt Ward, on the set of Batman: The Movie (1966) – pic.twitter.com/Zpja2M5XpM

— Old Hollywood (@TheOldHollywood) June 10, 2017

Oh no! What a terrible loss! 🙁 https://t.co/JM8GtUteU4

— NeoN: Automataster (@neontaster) June 10, 2017

Adam West was a fun part of my childhood.

When Batman came on, I'd pin a blue pillow case around my neck & leap across the furniture. pic.twitter.com/JCqyPH0AeJ

— Judge Don Willett (@JusticeWillett) June 10, 2017

West is the real Batman. All others are pretenders.

RIP Mr. West.

— Brooks (@Brooks_the_Lab) June 10, 2017

Adam West appeared with Burt Ward at #MotorCityComicCon last year: https://t.co/LSiysxHDRY

— Mike Foss (@MikeFossWXYZ) June 10, 2017

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.

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) June 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/hiringjobseeker/status/873574995859058689

Rest in peace to the original caped crusader Adam West. You'll never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/2EM7el0uIw

— Edison_Crawley (@Edison_Crawley) June 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/MattxRed/status/873573371820228610

This man brought so much joy to my childhood and it continued over into my adulthood.
R.I.P Adam West. pic.twitter.com/CoqIJf3inP

— Roshi's Island (@Roshisisland) June 10, 2017

Aww man! I used to watch the oldschool Batman reruns as a kid, AND he always cracked me up on Family Guy. RIP Adam West ?

— Timothy DeLaGhetto (@TimothyDeLaG) June 10, 2017

Adam West ☹️

Best 30 Rock cameo.

— Paul Carroll (@pkc3107) June 10, 2017

I just remembered Adam West's guest spot on 30 Rock and it was magnificent.

— Jason Filiatrault (@jfiliatrault) June 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/TheRalphRetort/status/873572626417016834

Sad to hear Adam West has died, aged 88. Heroic, fun, all-action star of one of the greatest TV shows of all time. RIP #Batman. pic.twitter.com/p1qu0uyEYn

— Douglas Lloyd (@DouglasLloydUK) June 10, 2017

Adam West was a complete legend.

— Sterling! (@JimSterling) June 10, 2017

Thank you Adam West for being a true entertainer through the years!
Rip pic.twitter.com/0wTcnVloYl

— Kyle Hester is a film maker (@KyleDHester) June 10, 2017

RIP Adam West pic.twitter.com/Bi3yjAML8j

— Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) June 10, 2017

Favorite Batman GIF of all time. #RIPAdamWest pic.twitter.com/IWJgljexdu

— Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) June 10, 2017

Update: The West family released this statement:

Our beloved AW passed away last night. He was the greatest. We'll miss him like crazy. We know you'll miss him too – West Family pic.twitter.com/8bkEq1C2ao

— Adam West (@therealadamwest) June 10, 2017