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  • Fans Come Out In Large Numbers To Pay Tribute To The Legendary Adam West Following His Demise

    Fans Come Out In Large Numbers To Pay Tribute To The Legendary Adam West Following His Demise

    A large number of fans flocked in Los Angeles to give tribute to the late Batman actor Adam West. With some in costumes, they cheered as Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Charlie Beck switched on the iconic signal and eventually made a splash of a yellow oval with a bat silhouette high up on City Hall’s wall.

    West had been playing the Caped Crusader in the campy 1960s TV series and his death which occurred early last week has sparked emotion among his fans. He was 88 at the time of his death. The top actor for many years kept his fans glued to the TV and that it was indeed sad that they had lost such an amazing actor.

    During his lifetime, West kept reminding everyone that they all had a heart of gold. Garcetti affirmed that Batman was indeed one of a kind and that there would never be another like him. The attendees could see from the display the red Bat-Phone like the one Gotham City’s Commissioner James Gordon used in his chats with West in the TV series.

    According to Abcnews.go.com, Batman’s wife and children as well attended the event .Burt Ward is the real name of the character that played Robin on the show and he was given an opportunity to speak. He appeared quite emotional. He said that it was quite unfortunate that they had lost the star at the time they needed him the most especially on the advisory role.

    He also referred to him as a man that had great respect and love for the family institution and that he would be missed a great deal. His love for his fans and humanity in general was unending and that the void left behind was huge.

    Before the lighting, a lot of people lined up all making efforts to tale photos with two sharp-finned Batmobiles parked on the sidewalk. Some could be seen wearing capes and others the Batman masks. Those that decided to wear T-Shirts had the Batman TV logo printed on them. Katie Aiani revealed that she looked up to late iconic actor. She grew up watching him and drew much inspiration from him. A 30-year-old costume designer, Chad Evatt described West as a legend. He had played the role of Batman for the longest period ever and that of course commanded great respect.

  • Bat-Signal Illuminates Los Angeles To Remember Adam West

    Bat-Signal Illuminates Los Angeles To Remember Adam West

    The late Adam West will be honored on June 15, by lighting an iconic bat-signal in Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcelli together with Chief Charlie Beck of the Police Department in L.A. will carry out the colorful event in tribute to the late Dark Knight star. The public is encouraged to attend the event, which will commence from 9 p.m. tonight at the City Hall grounds.

    West was pronounced dead on June 10 at the age of 88 years. The bat-signal that will be lit is a spotlight with a symbol of Batman’s emblem that has wings and is revealing on the night sky to signal for Batman’s help. The event is likely to attract many people from all walks of life.

    Batman was mostly referred as the ‘Dark Knight’ but his children have stated that he has always wished to be called ‘The Bright Knight’. For the superhero’s fans that will not make it to the occasion, the family of the late West is inviting them to give their donations through the Adam West Memorial Fund which was established by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The contributions can also be taken to the Camp-Rainbow Gold, a charity organization based in for children living with cancer condition.

    West was loved by many people across the globe. The iconic TV actor who featured the Batman from early 1960s didn’t take himself seriously but his fans made him become too serious with the act. Since then, the star has become the most favorite on TV programs.

    The moment the news of his death broke out on Saturday morning the social media platforms were flooded with fans sending their condolence to his family. The actor is mourned by many people all over the world. Along with other heartfelt condolence messages from both his fans and colleagues there are tributes going viral in the media which are Batman related.

    From the event of lighting bat-signal to West greeting Christopher Reeves in Heaven, there has been pretty much attention to the superhero’s achievements ever since he died.