Stan Lee, the legendary creator of some of our favorite superheroes, died at the age of 95 on Monday. Stars of the Marvel Universe shared their condolences on social media, posting sweet messages of how Lee touched their lives.
Actor Armie Hammer was not impressed with fellow celebrities who chose to honor Lee with a selfie. He sarcastically wrote how "touched" he was by the actors' photos.
So touched by all of the celebrities posting pictures of themselves with Stan Lee... no better way to commemorate an absolute legend than putting up a picture of yourself.
— Armie Hammer (@armiehammer) November 12, 2018
Hammer's Twitter followers pushed back a bit, wondering what was so offensive about the photos. Here's how he responded.
If Stan impacted your life (ie. All of our lives) with his work, post his work that touched you the most. Posting a selfie makes his death about you and how cool you felt taking a picture with him.
— Armie Hammer (@armiehammer) November 12, 2018
Hammer wasn't calling out just a few celebs. Just about the whole Avengers team shared pictures of themselves with Lee.
Star-Lord
Thanks for everything Stan Lee! What a life, so well lived. I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to have gotten to meet you and to have played in the world you created.
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) November 12, 2018
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Iron Man
Wolverine
We’ve lost a creative genius. Stan Lee was a pioneering force in the superhero universe. I’m proud to have been a small part of his legacy and .... to have helped bring one of his characters to life. #StanLee #Wolverine pic.twitter.com/iOdefi7iYz
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) November 12, 2018
Spider-Man
Hammer offered an exception for The Incredible Hulk, Mark Ruffalo, who was nowhere to be seen in his tribute to Lee.
Sad, sad day. Rest In Power, Uncle Stan. You have made the world a better place through the power of modern mythology and your love of this messy business of being human... pic.twitter.com/x6yZ6ClNSX
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 12, 2018
“This was an example that stood out and made me think his post was actually about Stan,” Hammer said, approvingly.
Lee thrilled his comic book fans by making a funny cameo in each Marvel film. Fans are hoping to see him one more time in Avengers: Infinity War Part Two, still untitled.
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