Yvonne Craig, Best Known As 'Batgirl,' Dies At 78

Yvonne Craig, the actress best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960's “Batman” TV series, died on Monday, according to Variety. She was 78. Craig died at her home in Pacific Palisades surrounded by her family, Variety said, attributing the news to

Yvonne Craig, best known for her role as Batgirl in the iconic 1960s television series Batman, died Monday. She was 78. Craig died at her home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., as a result of complications from breast cancer that had spread to her liver.

Actress Yvonne Craig (Star Trek, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Fantasy Island), who is best known for her work as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl on the classic 1960s Batman TV series, has passed away at the age of 78 after a battle 

Yvonne Craig, who originated the role of Barbara Gordon in the 1960s Batman show, passed away Monday night at the age of 78.

Comic Book Resources – Yvonne Craig, TV's '60s Batgirl, Dead at 78 – Yvonne Craig, who famously portrayed Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the third season of the 1960s Batman TV series, has passed way at age 78.