Adam West dead: Batman star Adam West dead at 88

circa 1966: American actor Adam West poses in costume as Batman in a promotional portrait for the television series, ‘Batman’ [Getty]  The star of classic 1960′s series Batman, Adam West, has died at the age of 88. The American actor passed away on Friday 9 June following a fleeting battle with leukaemia.  A statement from his family said: “Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans’ lives. He was and always …