George Barris, the man who designed and customized the original Batmobile as well as many other iconic cars used in a myriad of television shows and Hollywood films for over four decades, has died. George was 89.
CNN reports that George Barris' death was caused by cancer. His son, Brett Barris, announced on Facebook that his father died Thursday morning.
"Sorry to have to post that my father, legendary kustom car king George Barris, has moved to the bigger garage in the sky."He lived his life the way he wanted til the end. He would want everyone [to] celebrate the passion he had for life and for what he created for all to enjoy."
"He lived his life the way he wanted til the end. He would want everyone [to] celebrate the passion he had for life and for what he created for all to enjoy."
George Barris earned the moniker "King of Kustomizers" on account of his immense talent for customizing cars as well as his flamboyant designs.