9:49 AM PST, November 11, 2022Kevin Conroy, the voice actor whose distinct voice will forever be synonymous with Batman after voicing the character onIn a statement to ET, a spokesperson for Warner Bros. Animation said the production company is"saddened by the loss of our dear friend Kevin Conroy." The statement continued,"His iconic performance of Batman will forever stand among the greatest portrayals of the Dark Knight in any medium.
Conroy would also go on to voice Batman in 15 animated series, which spanned nearly 400 episodes. His famous scratchy voice can also be heard in two dozen video games. Most recently, Conroy spent lots of time meeting and greeting comic book fans at conventions throughout the world. Mark Hamill, who voiced the Joker opposite Conroy, is remembering the late voice actor as"perfection" and"one of my favorite people on the planet." Hamill said he loved Conroy"like a brother."
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.