The Legendary Comic Writer Stan Lee Has Died
Today the world mourns Stan Lee.
The legendary comic book writer who helmed Marvel Comics and the creative behind titles including Avengers, The Fantastic Four, Spider-man, The Incredible Hulk and characters including Silver Surfer, the X-Men, Iron Man and Doctor Strange.
Lee died at the age of 95 on November 12 while under medical care in Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
A tribute to Stan Lee on Marvel Comics
The last post to his Instagram account
#Excelsior! began trending soon after his death. His life motto, “Excelsior!” is a Latin word which translates to ‘ever upward’.
His work touched the lives of many, Dubai residents and the world are taking to social media to thank the star, share fan art and memories
Thank you #StanLee. Your inspiration lives on.
— Ashraf Ghori (@AshrafGhori) November 12, 2018
#StanLee will be forever immortalized by his work, but the fan art in the last few hours is incredible. So sad he won’t get the chance to see quite how many people’s lives he touched. #Excelsior pic.twitter.com/HC4Si1K466
— Kiera Doherty ☀ كيرا (@kikipigeon) November 13, 2018
And sharing great movie moments
.@TheRealStanLee: “I guess one person can make a difference”
RIP #stanlee ???? you will be missed pic.twitter.com/CINOiWUFOC
— Ali Al-Zobaidi (@a_alzobaidi) November 12, 2018
‘Thank you Stan Lee’
Thank you #StanLee for the wonderful gifts you have given the world. You had great power and you shouldered the responsibility. You will never be forgotten.
“And now, until we meet again, may the blessings of Asgard be showered upon you”#RIPStanLee pic.twitter.com/UHbeQlUm6a— Razz Reviews (@RazzReviews) November 12, 2018
The Marvel universe won’t be the same without you
The Marvel universe won’t be the same without you, @TheRealStanLee! You will be missed dearly but your work will carry on as it has for every generation! Thank you for being the ultimate hero to everyone! ❤️???????? #RIPStan #StanLee
— R.???? (@reveriechic) November 12, 2018
Thank you for making our childhood amazing
Sad to hear that Stan Lee has passed away thank you for making our childhood amazing may you Rest In Peace. #legend #StanLee
— Mohammed Ar Qayed (@Qayed_M) November 13, 2018
Celebrities are also using Twitter to remember the legend
The Rock shared a personal memory
What a man. What a life.
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— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 12, 2018
“I will look to you in inspiration’
Stan…more than a master of stories, you always seemed like a master of living. I will look to you for inspiration for the rest of my life. You live on. xoxo Your Wasp
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#liveon #StanLee pic.twitter.com/JRA2aRM3bG— Evangeline Lilly (@EvangelineLilly) November 12, 2018
RIP
RIP #StanLee, you’ll never be forgotten! pic.twitter.com/7OAkPE0ODG
— Marvel vs. DC (@TheMarvelvsDC) November 13, 2018