Movie stars are often accused of being egocentric, arrogant and out of touch with reality. While this can often be the case, there are moments when celebrities show their human side.

After the tragedy of the Aurora shootingwhen 12 people were killed and another 58 injuredChristian Bale paid a visit to the Medical Center of Aurora, where seven of the injured victims are recovering.

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star, whose film premiered while the shooting took place, called into the hospital for two-and-a-half hours and also spent time with the doctors, police officers and emergency response crew who were first on the scene.

Accompanied by his wife, Sibi Blazic, Bale spent about ten minutes with each person. According to the hospital’s interim president Bill Voloch, and reported by the Denver Post:

The patients were really happy to meet Bale. They are obviously big fans of his movies. They wanted to see Batman and were really pleased to see Bale.

Nurse Crystal Flateland was also pleased to see the Hollywood star:

I am probably one of the biggest Batman fans ever. It was amazing, actually, to get to meet him. I think it’s really great he came out here. It was touching.

It may only be a simple gesture, but Bale brought some happiness to what has been a horrible few days for the people of Aurora. He might not be a superhero but he is a super guy.