Remembering Kevin Conroy
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- Опубліковано 15 лис 2022
- With the tragic passing of Kevin Conroy, Kyle Anderson takes a look back at the life and career of the iconic actor. From becoming the voice of Batman for an entire generation to his volunteer work in the aftermath of 9/11, Nerdist pays tribute to Kevin Conroy on today’s episode of Nerdist Now.
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Be at peace Kevin, you were the voice, you were the soul, you are, Batman!
This gaved me chills
Same rip kc aka batman
I teared up 🥹
Gone far too soon. As a life-long Batman fan I can safely say I’m devastated. I didn’t know the man personally, never met him at a Con, but with his passing I feel like a piece of my childhood was also stripped away. Thank you Mr. Conroy for all of the memories. I remember as a young boy being eager to get home to watch the Animated Series - it was the first time I was really exposed to the character and his rogues gallery of villains. Needless to say, I’ve been hooked ever since.
Conroy is undoubtedly one of the great ones, our greatest detective, our Batman, the definitive and preeminent voice of the Dark Knight. We all take solace in knowing you are at peace sir, and your impeccable works of art will live on for future generations of fans.
I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman!!! RIP legend🦇 🌹 🙏🏻
Whelp, I am glad I am not the only one person who never got to meet the guy in person as that has been a painful source of regret for me no doubt
Same. I never went to a ComicCon and I regret it. Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s the DCAU was my introduction to DC comics. Kevin Conroy was Batman to me as much as Susan Eisenberg was Wonder Woman and George Newbern (who also voiced Sephiroth from the compilation of Final Fantasy 7 starting with Advent Children as well as Kingdom Hearts fun fact) was Superman. And also Mark Hamill is very much the Joker in my mind. I might be a Marvel fan but I also adore the DCAU. For me the DCAU perfectly portrayed the characters in a way that made them human and real. Knowing that Kevin Conroy is gone I feel like a star has gone nova. May your spirit rest easily Kevin Conroy.
Amen!
It's a shame that Conroy couldn't have live longer. I hate cancer! It would've been awesome if he was a cancer survivor!
I was fortunate enough to meet him in 2017 he was such a kind person. He signed my first BATMAN comic. He shook my hand. It was a good day.
Rest in peace Kevin Conroy you'll always be our Batman, thank you!
I always love hearing that 9/11 story of Kevin’s. It just goes and proves how truly loved he was!
"What we do makes a difference"
Tears were shed and I smiled at that line
Thank you Kevin Conroy, for everything, Rest in Peace wherever you are 🥲
Same here
I didn't expect to cry with this. I'm not even a DC fan, not even a hardcore Batman fan. But that animated show was my introduction to Batman.
That portion at the end "everybody knows who's Batman".
That was something I told myself after his passing, is that he is my Batman.
He's the voice of my generation. He's the voice I hear when I read Batman comics. Hearing of his passing was shocking and mourned him once I was off work. He'll be missed by everyone. RIP Batman.
He's not really gone, whenever a comic book gets read that involves Batman/Bruce Wayne, we hear Kevin Conroy. He belongs to the ages. His work with that character (of American mythology) lives forever.
When I saw him at a convention doing a panel back in 2016, I cried multiple times. I cried because he was exactly who I always hoped he would be as a kid. He was so genuine, so loving, and so strong. I watched him uplift everyone around him and captivate the entire room with his stories, it's one of my best memories.
That's wonderful!
I was lucky enough to meet Kevin Conroy in 2017. He was kind genuine soul. He will always be my Batman.
Andrea Romano a real one for finding the voice of Batman.
I had the honor of meeting Mr Conroy at a convention in 2016. Kevin was super friendly and nice just a very sweet man.
You made a difference Kevin. You really did forever and beyond
He will always be my Batman. RIP but not forgotten.
honestly this feels like a nightmare kevin conroy was the voice behind my first introduction to batman ever through the animated tv show and now that he is gone it felt like we are saying goodbye to one of many pop icon taken before his time RIP 😥
Welp, now I'm in tears again.
Thank you Nerdist.
His 9/11 story is so good. 😢
What a legend. RIP My Batman.
And now I have a knot in my throat and a tear fighting to stay in...
Thank you for allowing us this tribute. We appreciate you
He Defines Batman…I have felt a lot of death in my life but this one hits pretty hard and I can’t explain why. All I know is Kevin Conroy is a legend and he will forever remain in our memories and in our hearts. I will pass down his voice to my kids and hopefully he will leave an impact on them and they will pass down his voice to their kids. We really do appreciate everything you have done you are the definitive Batman and thank you!
Broke down I'm tears watching this. You will be missed Kevin. You were our Batman
When I think about shows that define my childhood, Batman: the animated series is the first that comes to mind. Kevin had such a positive influence on my life, as well as millions of others. So sad to lose such an incredible icon. Rest in piece caped crusader.
RIP Kevin Conroy thank you for everything 😢🙏
I watched Batman: TAS when I was in elementary school and my sister watched Justice League when she was in elementary school.
Kevin will always be our Batman.
I cried for this man at age 31. My girlfriend was shocked because never cry.
How do you expla9n to someone that for a moment it felt like batman actually died for real.
R.i.p the 🐐
I was bullied a lot and wasn’t much of a fighter. Batman wasn’t my favorite at first but I gravitated towards him because he wasn’t the physically strongest character but nobody bullies Batman and no one beats him. Kevin tapped into that spirit. His voice was sometimes the only voice of reassurance I could believe in. I wasn’t always aware of who he was but I know what he was; a really really good man
R.I.P Kevin Conroy, you are OUR BATMAN. I've been on a binge re-living all his Batman work and along the way to find out what absolute thoughtful,.caring, warm human being he is. He's a voice of a super hero because he is one, rest easy.
It's hard to accept when someone admired passes a way, rest in peace Kevin you'll be forever missed
Rest in peace, Kevin Conroy, and thank you for all of the wonderful memories!
That ending hit me right in the feels, 😢 such a beautiful story
Thank you Kevin
You were vengeance, you were the night, You ARE Batman!
Thank you Kevin Conroy for everything from my childhood until my children lives you have touch all of us in more ways than one you are and will be the batman forever
Thanks for the tribute Nerdist! We've lost a titan this week; we think that our heroes will live forever, and we are once again reminded that this is real life. I'm glad that Kevin is getting the love and respect that he deserves to celebrate his life.
I remember when I was little & the animated Batman debuted in the 90s. I watched it religiously whenever there was a new episode. I also played Batman Arkham City & Arkham Asylum. I always knew the voice sounded familiar & that made the game play memorable. He will be missed.
Made me cry.... Rest well Kevin.
Oh no, that's so sad. 😦 And I wish to send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kevin Conroy at this difficult time. He will be missed. R.I.P. 🙏
His story about him volunteering was great. RIP Kevin.
😭 The best Batman. Whenever I read a comic with Batman I hear kevins voice.
"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." Kevin is the legend. May he never die.
I loved him. Also love his 9/12 story its so heartwarming
That story tears me up every time I heard Kevin tell it. A kind and light soul, gone too soon.
This is the first time I see him tell it with anyone listening giving direct feedback. Seeing and hearing Rob's reaction makes it even better.
I found out about his passing via Mark Hamill's Instagram post yesterday.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Conroy. You will be sadly missed.
He will always be my hero. Not a day goes by where I wish in could see him. I would read comics and hear his voice. Everytime I played the games I would just enjoy the sound of his voice. When I think of Batman, I think of him. You'll be forever missed Mr. Conroy. Thank you for everything. Rest in peace dark knight 🦇
Wow, he died. I'm watching Batman the animated series for the first time, and I'm loving it.
RIP
RIP
doing a batman marathon the animated series
OMG...His 9/11 story at the end there brought me to tears. RIP.
I had the pleasure of chatting with him once, he exceeded my expectations in kindness and friendliness.
Kevin Conroy will always be my Batman. My Hero. My main man.
WOW, I loved that at what he talked about the day after 9/11. That must’ve been SO cool to have “Batman” serving your food!
Thanks you Kevin for everything 🙏
He was part of my childhood 😢 He is not just Batman he is a kind and humble soul. You will be greatly missed 😢
RIP LEGEND.
His voice shaped my childhood…R.I.P🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
As Christopher Reeve was everyone's Superman, Kevin Conroy was everyone's Batman. And it wasn't just what they did on-screen that was the reason why. It was the decency and courage they showed off-screen.
I love that New York 9-11 Soup Kitchen story. I always have since the first time I heard it. For just a few minutes in the middle of one of the greatest tragedies we’ll ever know, Kevin Conroy took the pain and worry away from some very tired, beaten down people and made them forget about it all and gave them joy.
THAT is who Kevin Conroy was. That’s why we love him. And why we always will.
❤️ Thank you for this.
Thank you for being a part of our childhoods Mr. Conroy. Rest well, detective. Batman Forever 🙏
That's a real, total Batman moment. He's not only helping people as Bruce Wayne, he learns something as Batman, he finds out where he's simply mistaken or wrong or whatever and sees it and makes sense out of it and corrects it.
I can honestly say I wouldn't be me without the magical dust of Kevin Conroy.
He will be missed. That voice was a voice of strength and hope for many growing up, including myself.
I think I speak for a lot of people. When I close my eyes and hear the voice of Batman in my mind, Kevin Conroy's deep resonant vocal timbre comes forth. His Batman has been my Batman for most of my life. His absence is felt by every adult whose childhood was spent watching Batman TAS.
R.I.P Kevin Conroy(1955-2022)🇺🇸✝️🕊️☮️
R.I.P. Kevin
You were vengeance. You were the night. You were and ARE Batman... 😢
After I heard about his passing, I went to IMDB to see his other roles. I was shocked to find "Batman" was his first "voice" credit.
As always thank you so very much for the video.
I grew up watching BTAS. I didn't get the chance to meet him in person at comicon, but I had the honor to collect a DVD series that has his autograph on it. Batman forever ❤️😢, RIP, Kevin!
Thank you for making this. My heart is broken, a little piece of my childhood passed away. He will forever be vengeance, forever the night, and forever my Batman, Rest In Peace Kevin ❤️
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of Kevin Conroy, especially his work after 9/11. In the words of Amanda Waller in the last episode of JLU, “For all his fierce exterior, I’ve never met anyone who cared as much for his fellow man, as Bruce Wayne.” Kevin Conroy was that, and more.
Kevin definitely made a difference in my life. Thank you Batman!
Kevin wasn't my original Batman - I grew up on reruns of Adam West. B:TAS started airing when I was in college, and I fell in love with it as a comic book fan instantly. He became a truly iconic Batman who matched how the character was in the comics. Seeing how he looked back then, I wish he had been cast as a live action Batman then as well, as he could pull off both aspects of the character. I cried when I first heard he died, and I'm crying again. Thank you for this tribute, especially for the post-9/11 story, and rest in piece, Kevin.
He’s immortalized himself with his great work and kind spirit. He lives in us.
Out of all the celebrity deaths that have happened in the last 10-20 years, this is the only one that really hit me hard. Can't believe he's gone and his voice will forever be missed. Can't think of any other Batman voice that can even come close to his.
Gone too soon. An iconic actor and the man who’s voice always goes in my head for any Batman comic.
"what we do makes a difference" I'm glad he knew that because my childhood would have been terrible without Batman to pull me through the darkness. R.I.P to this legend.
That interview at the end is absolutely hilarious and heartwarming.
"HoOOLY F@%K!!"
He was our definitive Batman and he will live within all of us with his legendary work. Thank you for everything Kevin Conroy, you made our lives richer with your performances. Rest In Peace
One of the most legendary voice actors of all time. RIP Kevin Conroy
Rest in peace, Kevin. We’ll remember your story.
As a kid, I played the Injustice game, watched all the movies out at the time, was glued to the tv when it came to watching Batman the Animated Series. Batman was a big part of my childhood, and still is a character I love. When I heard he passed, it felt like the wind was knocked out of me. It was hard to fathom 3 Generations of Batman, gone. In a moment. He truly was a legendary actor, and a legend of DC. Rest in Piece, Mr. Conroy. We’ll miss you.
He didn’t lose the fight against cancer he took cancer down with himself Rest In Peace Kevin conroy you’ll always be remembered as the dark knight I hope your in peace
There needs to be a Foundation in Kevin's name, he was such a wonderful person, and his Legacy will last for generations, whether it be for Cancer, to Hunger, to 9/11 victims, anything. Keep this good Man's name going forever. He deserved it.
Never even noticed how all batman's were voiced by the same person. He was just batman's voice and now Batman will never sound like Batman again. Was planning on playing the games at some point this year so this will now be on my mind when I finally play them
Heaven needed a Batman. They got the best one!! RIP Kevin Conroy. You’ll always be my Batman
I'll never forget when I saw Batman it's like he was the symbol of what kids think of a superhero Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy Gone But Never Forgotten🖤🦇
WOW!!!! What a story from “the pile”. Thank you, thank you!
Made even more poignant by his contracting cancer.
It was at the same time our EPA was telling the public, the air (aka “sulfuric smell”) wasn’t life threatening.
What a decent man!
The story that Kevin on 9/12 was heartwarming, Rest east Kevin Conroy 🙏🏾
"Without Batman, crime has no Punchline."
😔
King of nights , Batman is alive and will be and so our hero Kevin Conroy.
Respect and thanks for his contributions.
RIP, thanks for providing us with so much great entertainment Mr. Conroy.
Such a sweet and caring man behind that iconic voice. Rest in peace, Kevin. You will forever be our Batman.
Man I played arkham knight again and finished it not knowing the voice of batman passed away thank you mr conroy
I was 8 years old when Batman the Animated Series came out. I got bullied in school and I didn't particularly get along with my family. Thanks to this man I had something (someone) to look forward to at 4:00 pm everyday.
30 years later, and I don't care if it's the old cartoons the new ones, video games or movies.. if Kevin was voicing Batman you knew it was going to be done right.
To the Undisputed GOAT: though we never once met, thanks for being there for me every single day . May you rest in peace.
Legit cried when I found out we lost him. I watched Batman Animated series when I was a kid and for 3 decades he was always there and now hes gone.Playing the Arkham games and hearing him made me full of joy. I cant believe this shit man. People would always ask "Whos your favorite Batman"? And I would start with "Well number 1 is Kevin Conroy". Whenever I read a comic, certain characters its difficult to place a voice, but whenever Batman came in the panel it was super easy, barely an inconvenience to place that voice. He will always be THE Batman I hear. RIP Kevin Conroy, I will miss you forever.
He still looks young, can’t believe it
Cancer as always destroys lives
RIP Mr. Kevin!! You were, are, and always will be my Batman!! 😔
I still can’t believe it. The world is a little darker without Kevin Conroy
I’ve been a fan of Kevin Conroy aka Batman/Bruce Wayne since I was 11 years old. My beloved wife gifted me the complete series of Batman The Animated Series on Blu-Ray, and Batman Beyond on Blu-Ray on Christmas. Mr. Conroy you are phenomenal. My heart shattered when transitioned to the next life. But you are now a hero in Heaven. Your voice was golden and you will forever be, Batman. Salute And Kudos forever Dark Knight.
He really was Batman. The best. May his memory never be forgotten
Rest in Peace Kevin! You touched so many people's hearts!
very sad news indeed. Rest in peace you brought so much joy to so many in your life.
For all eternity he will be known as Batman, he will never be forgotten and irreplaceable ❤. Thanks for your amazing contribution Kevin Conroy🦇🖤🌃
He truly was Batman, I will miss his voice and great work also he was a humble and caring man, that last story was beautiful. I wish I was able to met him and let him know how important was for me his work. May you rest peacefully Kevin and thank you.
rip Kevin Conroy thanks for everything Batman you will be missed
This story got me in the feels. R.I.P Master Bruce.
I loved every moment of this. Thank you! I needed this. 🥺😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this.
Now that Justice League finale is going to have a whole new context, definitely one with more appreciation.