Adam West 1928-2017

Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a campy 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his publicist Molly Schoneveld said Saturday.

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Sat., June 10, 2017

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 1985 file photo, Adam West poses for a photo in Los Angeles. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, his family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88.

Lennox Mclendon Associated Press
FILE - In this March 19, 2006 file photo, Burt Ward, left, and Adam West pose for photos while walking the red carpet prior to the TV Land Awards, in Santa Monica, Calif. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, West’s family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88.

Andy Holzman Xassociated Press
FILE - This Jan. 13, 2003 file photo shows actor Adam West in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, his family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88.

Jill Connelly Associated Press
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2002 file photo, a fan holds a signed photograph of actor Adam West, right, during the 50th Autorama in Detroit. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, his family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88.

Paul Warner Associated Press
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 27, 1989 file photo, actors Adam West, left, and Burt Ward, dressed as their characters Batman and Robin, pose for a photo at the “World of Wheels” custom car show in Chicago. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, West’s family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88.

Mark Elias Associated Press
FILE - In this June 27, 1989 file photo, Adam West, left, stands beside the old Batmobile driven by owner Scott Chinery in Philadelphia. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, his family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88.

Cristy Rickard Associated Press
FILE - In this May 29, 2015 file photo, a Batman costume worn by Adam West in the 1960s television show is on display next to a Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeve in “Superman IV” at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville, Ky. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, West’s family said the actor has died at age 88.

Dylan Lovan Associated Press