Adam West, the actor known for playing the title role in the 1960s television series Batman, died Friday after a short battle with leukemia Lanford Beard is the former Senior TV Editor at PEOPLE.

Adam West has a breakout role as Batman in the iconic 1960s' TV series, and on Saturday, his former Batman costars took time to remember the late actor Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE.

Batman is about to receive an honor usually reserved for actors, directors, and musicians just in time for his 85th birthday ... next to Batman ’66 star Adam West’s star and the character ...