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You may not know his face, but you certainly know his voice. Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman since the 90s with Batman: The Animated Series and then the Arkham series of video games, has passed away at the age of 66 after a short battle with cancer. News of his passing was shared on social media today from friends and those he worked with. A press release from DC was also shared with .
For fans, there is simply no replacement for Conroy as Batman. Beyond The Animated Series and the Arkham games, Conroy voiced Batman in several animated spin-off movies. He was also the voice of Batman in the Injustice fighting games from NetherRealm Studios.
Through several of the projects in which he appeared, he was working alongside other notable talent that are morning the loss of their friend. Tara Strong, voice actor for Harley Quinn as well as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in several animated projects and video games, shared her thoughts on Conroy's passing.
Mark Hamill has worked alongside Conroy for years now. Just as Conroy is considered to be the voice of Batman, Hamill is considered to be the voice of The Joker. For decades the two worked together
Hamill, and others, shared a few more words through DC and Warner Bros.
"Kevin was perfection," stated Mark Hamill. “He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him – his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated.
"Kevin was a brilliant actor. For several generations, he has been the definitive Batman. It was one of those perfect scenarios where they got the exact right guy for the exact right part, and the world was better for it. His rhythms and subtleties, tones and delivery – that all also helped inform my performance. He was the ideal partner – it was such a complementary, creative experience. I couldn’t have done it without him. He will always be my Batman."
"Kevin was a brilliant actor. For several generations, he has been the definitive Batman. It was one of those perfect scenarios where they got the exact right guy for the exact right part, and the world was better for it. His rhythms and subtleties, tones and delivery – that all also helped inform my performance. He was the ideal partner – it was such a complementary, creative experience. I couldn’t have done it without him. He will always be my Batman."
