Michael Keaton praises Michael Gough

Michael Keaton has called his late Batman co-star Michael Gough a "sweet and charming man".

Gough passed away this week at the age of 94.

The screen star played Alfred Pennyworth to Keaton's Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton's 1990s films Batman and Batman Returns.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Keaton said: "To Mick - my butler, my confidant, my friend, my Alfred. I love you. God bless."

Keaton signed the statement: "Michael (Mr Wayne) Keaton."

Gough played Alfred in four Batman movies, including Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever and Batman & Robin.

Elsewhere, the actor was known for playing The Celestial Toymaker in Doctor Who in 1966. He also voiced the villain Parasite in the animated film All-Star Superman.