Batgirl demands equal pay for women (1972) - RIP Yvonne Craig

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl on the Batman series in the sixties, has died at the age of 78, CNN reports.

After a two-year long battle with breast cancer during which the cancer metastasized to her liver, the actress died on Monday in her home in Pacific Palisades, California her family announced in a statement on her website.

"She had been in chemo almost continuously for the past two plus years since being diagnosed and that had weakened her immune system," the statement read. "This didn't dampen her sense of humor or her spirit, she intended to fight and win this battle."

"In the end, her mind still wanted to fight but her body had given up."

More at: http://www.people.com/article/batgirl-actress-yvonne-craig-dead-78-batman-TV

[Jokerman]

1. I had a major childhood crush on her.

So sorry to hear of her passing, thanks for the thread.

Also - That PSA was outstanding!

[navarth]

2. she moved with such grace

would it be improper to characterize it as 'feline'? Such a beautiful girl. I always thought to see intelligence in those eyes, which only made her seem 5 times as gorgeous.

Pass peacefully, old friend. You will be remembered.

[Phil1934]

3. trivia

Did you recognize Dick Gautier, not Adam West, under the cowl?

[packman]

4. Sad - part of a hokey, campy series

but she played her part with gusto and energy. A few days ago Batman dies in an auto accident in Baltimore, now this.