Stan Lee, the creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Daredevil, Hulk, X-Men and many more, passed away at the age of 95.
In a statement to Reuters, his daughter J.C. Lee said, “He loved his life and he loved what he did for a living. His family loved him and his fans loved him. He was irreplaceable.”
The writer was known for revolutionizing the comic book culture, and for the emotional elements he added to his characters. He never limited his stories to just a superhero flying from one building to another and saving a bunch of people, but he made sure he added dimensions to his story telling. There are countless stories of readers talking about how Lee and his comics helped them to cope with the difficulties in their lives. Some say it helped them deal with bullying, while some even say it helped them cope with the death of a loved one. The impact that Stan made on people with his work is unimaginable, and he will never be forgotten.
Stars from the Marvel universe have remembered Stan by sharing some great stories and fond memories they have of him through social media. Take a look at how some chose to remember Stan Lee:
Chris Hemsworth
Robert Downey Jr.
Ryan Reynolds
Zendaya
Tom Holland
Chris Pratt
Lupita Nyong’o
Jeremy Renner
Zoe Saldana
Mark Ruffalo
Tom Hardy
Kat Dennings
Larry King
We lost a real-life superhero today. Stan Lee was a visionary, who elevated imaginations across the globe. I’m grateful for the time I got to spend with him. Rest peacefully, Stan. pic.twitter.com/Ie2S18y0A0
— Larry King (@kingsthings) November 12, 2018
Seth Rogen
Thank you Stan Lee for making people who feel different realize they are special.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) November 12, 2018
Russo Brothers
Thank you for filling our childhoods with such joy. You will be dearly, dearly missed… pic.twitter.com/Qt2sZqaNlc
— Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) November 12, 2018
Samuel L. Jackson
Thank you @TheRealStanLee for the escape from this world & great joy inhabiting the ones you created!! You made so many believe in the good, the heroic, the villainous, the exciting, most of all, you were giving & gracious to us all. RIP
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) November 12, 2018
Edgar Wright
Stan Lee, RIP. Thanks for inspiring so many of us to pick up a pen or pencil and put your dreams onto paper. Excelsior! pic.twitter.com/L33eTjUQdI
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) November 12, 2018
Chris Evans
There will never be another Stan Lee. For decades he provided both young and old with adventure, escape, comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship and joy. He exuded love and kindness and will leave an indelible mark on so, so, so many lives. Excelsior!!
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 12, 2018
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