'Family Guy' Creator Seth MacFarlane: Adam West Is 'Irreplaceable'

Everyone knows "Family Guy"? West voiced the mayor of Quahog, Rhode Island on a recurring basis since Season 2. The actor died June 9 at age 88, leaving fans everywhere in mourning, and Seth MacFarlane's show without its mayor.

MacFarlane, who voices many of the Fox show's characters himself, addressed the loss of West in a beautiful tribute:

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— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 10, 2017

"Irreplaceable" is right, but should fans take that literally for "Family Guy," that no new mayor will be coming to Quahog when Season 16 premieres? A TV series is small potatoes compared to the loss of human life, but the show must go on.

Of course, West was best known as Batman, and a few of the actors who played Batman honored their predecessor:

Adam West exemplified heroism. Kind, funny and an all around great guy. Thank you for showing us all how it's done. @therealadamwest
— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) June 10, 2017

RIP Adam West. You will always be Batman
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) June 10, 2017

Ah dear Adam West. He was always so kind when we met. A real gent. Once when I was a kid we found ourselves in front the batmobile. I got in
— Val Kilmer (@valkilmer) June 10, 2017