The custom car designer who created the iconic Batmobile for the 1960s Batman tv series has died from natural causes at 89. Barris’ son announced the new of his father’s passing on Facebook. “Sorry to have to post that my father, legendary kustom car king George Barris, has moved to the bigger garage in the sky,” Brett Barris wrote. “He passed on peacefully in his sleep at 2:45 am. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He lived his life they way he wanted til the end. He would want everyone celebrate the passion he had for life and for what he created for all to enjoy. Thank you all for the posts and calls, your love is deeply appreciated. Peace”
Born in Chicago in 1925, George grew up in California and began repairing and modifying automobiles at a young age along with his brother Sam,...
Born in Chicago in 1925, George grew up in California and began repairing and modifying automobiles at a young age along with his brother Sam,...
- 11/5/2015
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- Deadline Film + TV
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