Fans across the world mourn Stan Lee's death
“He felt an obligation to his fans to keep creating,” his daughter said in a statement to Reuters
Stan Lee, co-creator of iconic characters including Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Daredevil and the X-Men, has died aged 95.
“He felt an obligation to his fans to keep creating,” his daughter J.C. Lee said in a statement to Reuters. “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.”
Tributes from fans and celebrities across the world poured in. Here are a few:
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) 12 November 2018
RIP Stan Lee ! You’re a legend my friend #rip #stanlee https://t.co/k0CRqjjjdA
— Jeremy Renner (@Renner4Real) 12 November 2018
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) 12 November 2018
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) 12 November 2018
What a man. What a life.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) 12 November 2018
When I first broke into Hollywood, he welcomed me with open arms and some very sage advice I’ll forever take to heart.
A true icon who impacted generations around the world.
Rest in love, my friend. #imagination #stanlee ? pic.twitter.com/dw3FXMgyHp
You let us be extra human... superhuman even. I am deeply honored to have been a small part in the Stan Lee constellation. pic.twitter.com/qmCrNHXUy1
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) 12 November 2018
Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) 12 November 2018
Today we lost the hero of my favourite films. #StanLee
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) 13 November 2018
I almost believed he is a super hero who will never leave us ?
Along with him , my dream of meeting him, to discover a super power I always dreamt of having, will rest in peace forever n ever
The man who made me believe heroes exist around us & within us.
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) 13 November 2018
Thank you @TheRealStanLee for giving us the hope & belief we all love latching onto... #RIPStan u will always be the worlds first super hero !!! pic.twitter.com/4JwjkWQqqc
Farewell Stan Lee. The superhero of dreams, imagination and creativity. You will live forever. #RIPStanLee #MARVEL
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) 12 November 2018
