The Verge reports:
Kevin Conroy, the voice actor who was the Batman for a generation, passed away at the age of 66. DC public relations wrote, “It is with profound sadness that I send this to you today. Kevin Conroy, the quintessential voice of Batman, a dear friend to so many of us, has passed away.”
Conroy enjoyed a prolific acting career across stage and screen, but he is best known for voicing Batman, one of the most popular and captivating superheroes ever, starting with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992.
Earlier this year, he was featured in DC’s Pride Anthology penning a story about how the role of Batman helped him come to terms with his struggles as a gay man. It is a poignant and gut-wrenching story that DC has made available to read for free online in the wake of Conroy’s passing. Check it out.
Kevin Conroy, the iconic voice of Batman, has died https://t.co/Q2y3aoAs9N pic.twitter.com/h4jBvr5Dt7
— The Verge (@verge) November 11, 2022