BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Star Kevin Conroy Passes Away at 66
I’ve got some rough news to share today. Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman from Batman: The Animated Series passed away at the age of 66. As a long-time fan of Batman: The Animated Series, I am a huge fan of Conroy and his voice work, and this news is hard to hear, and I’m filled with sadness.
The Peter Mayhew Foundation confirmed that Kevin Conroy passed away saying:
"Members of the Batman animated family are reporting that Kevin Conroy has passed away. We had the privilege of attending conventions alongside Kevin over the years and are heartbroken by this news."
Diana Pershing, who voiced Poison Ivy in Batman: The Animated Series, shared a heartfelt tribute to Conroy on Facebook saying:
"Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday. He's been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans. He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over the world. Below are pictures of Kevin with Loren Lester who plays Robin another with me and Tara Strong who is in the later episodes of Batman cartoons. And then finally, one of Kevin and me in front of the huge audiences we used to get when we did our panels. RIP, friend."
Kevin Conroy was my favorite version of Batman, and not only did he voice the character in Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League, but he also portrayed a live-action Bruce Wayne in the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, which was super cool to see!
Conroy also provided the voice of Batman in a number of video games including the Arkham series, LEGO DC Super-Villains, and Injustice: Gods Among Us.
The voice actor also recently wrote a heartfelt story about being a gay man in DC Comics' 2022 Pride Anthology. That story is titled "Finding Batman," and in it, he shared how finding Batman was a turning point in his life.
Conroy also appeared in several films and TV shows with roles in projects such as Search for Tomorrow, Dynasty, Ohara, and Tour of Duty. The actor also had guest star roles on shows like Cheers, Search for Tomorrow, Matlock, and Murphy Brown.
Kevin Conroy will truly be missed and our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends. He may be gone, but he left behind a legacy of work that we will always be able enjoy for years to come.