How did Dave Lea die ? Tributes pour in as Batman stuntman passes away at 67 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP News How did Dave Lea die Tributes pour in as Batman stuntman passes away at 67 By Anupal Sraban Neog Modified 11 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Dave Lea recently died at the age of 67 (Image via Dave Lea/Facebook) Famous stuntman Dave Lea recently passed away at the age of 67. He was mostly known as the stunt double for Michael Keaton in the 1989 film, Batman. An official statement issued on Lea’s Facebook page stated: “It is with deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of Dave Lea on 6th August 2022 at 17:55 following a short illness. He passed on surrounded by his loved ones. Your kind words and wishes are appreciated at this time.” Detailed information on his funeral shall be disclosed soon. A source close to Dave revealed that he died from cancer. The statement on his Facebook page clearly states that he was surrounded by his loved ones, so he was likely not hospitalized at the time of death. For now, it remains unknown if Lea was suffering from any other health issues. Meanwhile, there is no information on when he was diagnosed with cancer. A brief look at Dave Lea s career Dave Lea worked with some well-known faces from Hollywood (Image via Dave Lea/Facebook) Although his date of birth remains unknown, Lea started his martial arts training when he was a teen. His mentors included Dan Inosanto, who trained under Bruce Lee and Joseph Cheng. He soon started working in television and played a recurring role in the famous show, EastEnders. He then auditioned for Batman and worked as a stunt double for Michael Keaton. He gained tremendous recognition for his work in Batman. He also trained and choreographed the action sequences for Tango & Cash. Lea then went on to work with well-known actors from the entertainment industry and became a stunt coordinator and action choreographer, preparing actors for complicated action scenes. Over the years, he worked with several action stars like Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Sylvester Stallone, Scarlett Johansson, Sandra Bullock, Will Smith, and more. He was an expert in different fighting techniques, including close-range tactical, penitentiary, street fighting, gang fights, period fights, and more. Dave was also trained in dance and it was a part of his daily routine. He once said: “Action is like dancing! Turn the music on and dance. The best action moves are the ones that simply appear in the choreography. You don’t look for them, you feel them.” Lea once mentioned that his mother was a big influence on his physical abilities. He took some training in Latin dancing to improve his choreography. Netizens pay tribute on Twitter Over the years, Lea has become a familiar name in the entertainment industry for his flawless work in action choreography. Twitter was flooded with tributes when people heard about his demise: Colin Rice@Colin_RiceRIP to Hollywood stuntman and "stunt-Batman", Dave Lea.So amazing as the fight double for @MichaelKeaton in "Batman" and "Batman Returns". He helped define how the character moves by mixing several fight styles. For my money, Batman has never fought better.Rest well, sir.10RIP to Hollywood stuntman and "stunt-Batman", Dave Lea.So amazing as the fight double for @MichaelKeaton in "Batman" and "Batman Returns". He helped define how the character moves by mixing several fight styles. For my money, Batman has never fought better.Rest well, sir. https://t.co/HyNt1eLB18 Rusty Apper@RustyApperRIP stunt man Dave Lea. For those who don’t know, Dave was best known for being Michael Keaton’s stunt/fight double on Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). #batman #batmanreturns #michaelkeaton #davelea1RIP stunt man Dave Lea. For those who don’t know, Dave was best known for being Michael Keaton’s stunt/fight double on Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). #batman #batmanreturns #michaelkeaton #davelea https://t.co/7tnhrRxj97 Jhoanna Trias@jhoannatriasRIP Dave Lea Thx 4 believing in me, introducing me to one of my first talent agents, managers who got me casted in movie “Constantine” w/ Keanu Reeves, CSI Miami many other projects. U will be missed Rest In Peace old friend #actor #stuntman #moviebusiness #davelea #filmindustry2RIP Dave Lea Thx 4 believing in me, introducing me to one of my first talent agents, managers who got me casted in movie “Constantine” w/ Keanu Reeves, CSI Miami many other projects. U will be missed Rest In Peace old friend #actor #stuntman #moviebusiness #davelea #filmindustry Garth Gilmour@GarthGilmourSorry to hear about the passing of Kung Fu legend Dave Lea. An inspiration to me in the 80s who went on to become a successful choreographer, stuntman and actor. RIP.youtu.be/AABBr3s7nmo1Sorry to hear about the passing of Kung Fu legend Dave Lea. An inspiration to me in the 80s who went on to become a successful choreographer, stuntman and actor. RIP.youtu.be/AABBr3s7nmoRebecca Read@beckyread69RIP my dear friend John Dave Lea actor and stuntman for the drama series Wycliffe.sadly we lost touch and when I found him recently,only to find he had passed away four yrs ago.rip Dave always in my heart and never forgotten 1RIP my dear friend John Dave Lea actor and stuntman for the drama series Wycliffe.sadly we lost touch and when I found him recently,only to find he had passed away four yrs ago.rip Dave always in my heart and never forgotten https://t.co/O9lA6try8S Lea is survived by his family members, whose identities remain unknown. Poll : 0 votes Edited by Prem Deshpande × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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