Gary Miereanu, Kevin Conroy's agent, confirms his death.

Kevin Conroy was the voice behind Batman's gruff bass voice

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He established the distinct growl that distinguished the Caped Crusader from Bruce Wayne.

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DC Comics also verified the information.

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According to Miereanu, Conroy passed away on Thursday, just shortly after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

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Every variation of Batman that has since appeared in popular culture is based on Conroy's performance in the role

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He portrayed Wayne and his superhero alter persona on television for many years,

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Christian Bale, Robert Pattinson, and many other actors who have played the role have all cited him as an influence.

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Fans and fellow voice actors mourned Conroy’s loss online.

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