Adam West exemplified heroism, says Ben Affleck
Los Angeles June 11 (IANS) Actor Ben Affleck in a tribute to late actor Adam West said he exemplified heroism.
West who played the title role in the 1960s classic TV series Batman passed away on Friday here after battling leukemia. He was 88.
Affleck who played Batman in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice paid a tribute to West on Twitter.
Adam West exemplified heroism. Kind funny and an all around great guy. Thank you for showing us all how it s done. Adam West he tweeted.
West s Batman co-stars Burt Ward and Julie Newmar also expressed their grief over his demise.
I am devastated at the loss of one my very dearest friends. Adam and I had a special friendship for more than 50 years. We shared some of the most fun times of our lives together. This is a terribly unexpected loss of my lifelong friend Ward said.
Newmar who played Catwoman in Batman for two seasons said: Stellar exemplar a king to the end. He was bright witty and fun to work with. I will miss him in the physical world and savor him always in the world of imagination and creativity.
--IANS
ks/sas/vt
