We here at AFi are saddened by the news tonight of the passing of Yvonne Craig, TV’s original Batgirl(as well as many other memorable roles).    Yvonne’s official website broke the news to the public today:

Yvonne Craig passed away at her home in Pacific Palisades, surrounded by her immediate family and comforted by Hospice yesterday night. She died from complications brought about from breast cancer that had metastasized to her liver. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Aldrich, her sister Meridel Carson and nephews Christopher and Todd Carson. A private service is being planned with no date set at the present time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Angeles Clinic Foundation by mail at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 or by going into their website at www.theangelesclinicfoundation.org and following the “Donate” link.

You can read more of their statement, and official obituary here.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and fans.