It was announced on Facebook by The Animated Series co-star Diane Pershing (who played Poison Ivy) and confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Conroy died on Nov. 10 after “a brief battle with cancer.” “He’s been sick for a while, but spent a lot of time on the downside, to the delight of all his fans,” Pershing said in the post. “He will be sorely missed not only by the show’s cast but by his legion of fans around the world.” I have no words. Not today. My heart is broken. There will never be another. IT IS #Batman. #RIPLEGEND pic.twitter.com/hJcUVEVeWm — tara strong (@tarastrong) November 11, 2022 Conroy also played Batman in the animated special The Killing Joke and the video game Multiversus, and played Thomas Wayne in the upcoming Batman: Caped Crusader series, although it is unclear if he will continue in the role after his death. Other co-stars shared their love for Conroy in a Warner Bros. press release. Discovery, with Mark Hamill (who has played the Joker in many productions) saying simply that “Kevin was perfect.” She continued: “He was one of my favorite people on the planet and I loved him like a brother. He really cared about the people around him – his decency shone through in everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke to him, my mood was uploaded”. In the documentary I Know That Voice, Kevin Conroy tells this unforgettable story about working at a food relief station in Manhattan in the days after 9/11. It’s one of my favorite stories he told about the power of his talents. Rest in Peace Mr. Conroy pic.twitter.com/CVb6vLQlEb — Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG) November 11, 2022 Casting and dialogue director Andrea Romano also shared her appreciation for Conroy following his death. “Kevin was much more than an actor that I had the pleasure of casting and directing,” he said. “He was a dear friend for over 30 years whose kindness and generous spirit knew no bounds. Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure love will be with me forever.” Many other fans and friends of Conroy took to social media to express their love for the actor, including actress Tara Strong (above), podcaster Henry Gilbert (above), Injustice co-creator Ed Boon, game industry veteran Geoff Keighley and many others. . Image credit: Pacific Press/Getty Images Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He’ll be talking about The Witcher all day.
