Editor’s note: This week actress Yvonne Craig passed away ... Here’s the full article and art that ran in the newspaper, originally headlined, “Batgirl Jumps Into Crime Fight (Zowie!).” ...

It had a spectacular first two seasons, but then ratings began to drop, the show started airing once a week in season 3 and Yvonne Craig was added as Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl. The actress was ...

The actress who originated the role of Batgirl in the 1960s "Batman" TV series has died. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "BATMAN") YVONNE CRAIG: (As Batgirl) I'm Batgirl. You are no longer alone ...

Most of the joy in my current life can be traced back in some way to seeing Yvonne Craig be amazing as Batgirl, my first real life hero. Before her acting career, Craig was an accomplished ...

“When I got there, he said, ‘We’re thinking of adding a new character to the Batman series — Batgirl. Would you be interested in doing it?’ I said, ‘Very!’ ” Craig said they put ...

Yvonne Craig, who played Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the U.S. television series "Batman," died on Monday. David Livingston/Silver Screen Collection/Getty NEW YORK -- Yvonne Craig, who played the ...

When Yvonne Craig was a little girl she ... But she ended up using that kick on evil villains — Craig starred as the masked, cape-wearing Batgirl in the 1960s TV series “Batman.” ...

Batman actor Adam West is mourning the death of actress Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl alongside him and Burt Ward (Robin) on the iconic 1960s television series. West, 86, took to social media ...

FILE - 19 AUGUST 2015: TV's Batgirl actress Yvonne Craig, 78, has died of breast cancer on August 18, 2015 in her home in Pacific Palisades, California. American ballet dancer and actress Yvonne ...

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 ...

Yvonne Craig, the actress best known for playing Batgirl in the 1960s Batman TV series, has died at the age of 78. A statement on her official website said the star had suffered from breast cancer ...