Stan Lee, the beloved writer of Marvel Comics, has passed away at the age of 95. Earlier this year, Lee had been hospitalized for an irregular heart beat.
Lee created some of the comic world's most iconic superheroes, including Spider-Man, Black Panther, X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, and The Incredible Hulk. He also had a role helping produce many of the Marvel Studios films. Lee's fans would always watch for his cameos.
Of course, Lee's following would say he is the real superhero.
Breaking: Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' real-life superhero, dies at 95 https://t.co/tC14PgChBc pic.twitter.com/PA869uwnSA
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 12, 2018
Stars in the Marvel universe have started to remember Lee as a legend.
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
Kat Dennings: "The legend of all legends. Thank you, Stan Lee. It was an honor to be a small part of your universe ♥?" https://t.co/33NN5mEB51 pic.twitter.com/L3wPcDkyhx
— Variety (@Variety) November 12, 2018
Stan Lee's official Twitter account shared the following message.
— stan lee (@TheRealStanLee) November 12, 2018
This post has been updated.