Through his comic book creations, heroes like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, and hundreds of others, Stan Lee connected with people over the world.
Life Advice From Stan Lee
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Following his death at 95 on Monday, fans, celebrities, and actors who have played the heroes Lee created shared their emotional reactions and honored his legacy on social media. Stars like Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) shared condolences for the man who originally built the Marvel comic book brand. “Thankful everyday to be a small part of Stan’s universe. He was a legendary visionary and a true artist,” Johansson said in a statement, according to NBC News.
Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds Hollywood “Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created. A super hero in his own right to Marvel fans around the world, Stan had the power to inspire, to entertain, and to connect. The scale of his imagination was only exceeded by the size of his heart,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company, in a statement released by Marvel. Lee previously spoke with Men’s Journal about working into his 80s, saying that he was “happiest” when he was working. “If I’m not working, I feel like I’m wasting my time,” Lee said. “Most people say, “I can’t wait to retire so I can play golf,” or go yachting or whatever they do. Playing golf, you get together with your friends for an afternoon, talking and having fun. But I do that in the office, and we’re accomplishing more than hitting a ball into a hole.” In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies
After creating so many iconic characters, Lee’s legacy was celebrated. Here’s a look at some of the reactions from celebrities on social media: The Avengers actors
A very nice Stan Lee tribute ad from 6 of the Avengers is in this week’s @THR print magazine. pic.twitter.com/0tt34otjqi — Matthew Belloni (@THRMattBelloni) November 14, 2018
Hugh Jackman
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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 A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:52am PST
Ryan Reynolds
Damn… RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018
Robert Downey Jr.
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I owe it all to you,,, Rest In Peace Stan… #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:26am PST
Lou Ferrigno
Not enough kind words to post about my dear friend @TheRealStanLee My life wouldn’t be the same without his incredible talent as a creator, storyteller and friend 👍🏽 Rest In Peace Stan. You’ll be missed. .#legend #hulk #stanlee #rip pic.twitter.com/9XU45GHCnq — Lou Ferrigno (@LouFerrigno) November 12, 2018
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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We lost a good one. What a man and what a life. Marvel’s original superhero and co-creator of IRON MAN, SPIDER-MAN, THE HULK, X-MEN etc. When I first broke into Hollywood, years ago he was so warm and welcoming to me – I’ll never forget it. He gave me very sage advice on navigating a career, that I’ll always carry. What a life he’s lived and how awesome that his imagination and universe creation impacted generations around the world. And for generations to come. Rest in love, my friend. #imagination #stanlee 💫 📸 @hhgarcia41 A post shared by therock (@therock) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:36pm PST
Chris Pratt
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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. 🙏♥️ A post shared by chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) on Nov 12, 2018 at 4:23pm PST
NBA players shared their favorite superhero characters in honor of Lee:
- Atlanta Hawks’ Jeremy Lin – Iron Man
- Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie – Iron Man
- Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond – Thor
- Indiana Pacers’ Victor Oladipo – Black Panther
- L.A. Clippers’ Danilo Gallinari – Spider-Man
- L.A. Lakers’ JaVale McGee – Venom
- L.A. Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma – Wolverine
- L.A. Lakers’ Lonzo Ball – Thor
- New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis – Venom
- OKC Thunder’s Paul George – Wolverine
- Philadelphia 76ers’ JJ Redick – Ant-Man
- Phoenix Suns’ Dragan Bender – Deadpool
- Portland Trail Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic – Spider-Man
- Sacramento Kings’ Marvin Bagley – Spider-Man
- Washington Wizards’ Otto Porter Jr. – Black Panther Spencer Dinwiddie also honored Lee with these awesome shoes:
Excelsior. Shout out to Spencer Dinwiddie for paying tribute to Stan Lee. pic.twitter.com/1NAD59eH8G — slamkicks (@SLAMKicks) November 15, 2018
Chris Hemsworth
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RIP my friend. Thank you for the incredible adventures your stories took all of us on. My love and support goes out to all your friends and family #stanlee #legend A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Nov 12, 2018 at 6:34pm PST
Questlove
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Stan The Man. #RipStanLee A post shared by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:06am PST
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
Tom Holland
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How many millions of us are indebted to this guy, none more so than me. The father of Marvel has made so many people so incredibly happy. What a life and what a thing to have achieved. Rest in peace Stan A post shared by ✌️ (@tomholland2013) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:54am PST
Joss Whedon
Stan Lee created a universe where, if a character was beloved enough, they could never really die. Now THAT’S thinking ahead. Thanks for so much of my life. You’ll never not be in it. — Joss Whedon (@joss) November 12, 2018
The Russo Brothers
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Thank you for filling our childhoods with such joy. You will be dearly, dearly missed… A post shared by The Russo Brothers (@therussobrothers) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:50am PST
Mark Ruffalo
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
Anthony Mackie
You were a man before your time… now it feels like you are gone before your time. RIP Stan the Man… thanks for the laughs and words of support. It’s a honor to live in your universe! #MarvelKnight pic.twitter.com/1TXdPqUB3x — Anthony Mackie (@AnthonyMackie) November 12, 2018
Paul Bettany
Now that was a life well lived and lived to its fullest. Excelsior! 1922-2018 Thank you Stan Lee, from all your fans. — Paul Bettany (@Paul_Bettany) November 12, 2018
Zoe Saldana
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Today we lost one of the greats. @therealstanlee, you were an inspiration and superhero to us all. Thank you for contributing so much- and giving us all something to aspire to! 💚 #ripstanlee A post shared by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:15pm PST
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
Letitia Wright
Rest in Peace Stan Lee 💙 — Letitia Wright (@letitiawright) November 12, 2018
Halle Berry
RIP #StanLee – thank you for sharing your incredible vision with us. We are eternally grateful to you and would not be the same without it. I am so honored to have played a part in your world, and will forever look back on the opportunity with love. #XMen #Storm pic.twitter.com/pKfxHMUKmP — Halle Berry (@halleberry) November 12, 2018
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Through his comic book creations, heroes like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, and hundreds of others, Stan Lee connected with people over the world.
Life Advice From Stan Lee
Read article
Following his death at 95 on Monday, fans, celebrities, and actors who have played the heroes Lee created shared their emotional reactions and honored his legacy on social media. Stars like Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) shared condolences for the man who originally built the Marvel comic book brand.
Life Advice From Stan Lee
Read article
Life Advice From Stan Lee
“Thankful everyday to be a small part of Stan’s universe. He was a legendary visionary and a true artist,” Johansson said in a statement, according to NBC News.
“Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created. A super hero in his own right to Marvel fans around the world, Stan had the power to inspire, to entertain, and to connect. The scale of his imagination was only exceeded by the size of his heart,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company, in a statement released by Marvel.
Lee previously spoke with Men’s Journal about working into his 80s, saying that he was “happiest” when he was working. “If I’m not working, I feel like I’m wasting my time,” Lee said. “Most people say, “I can’t wait to retire so I can play golf,” or go yachting or whatever they do. Playing golf, you get together with your friends for an afternoon, talking and having fun. But I do that in the office, and we’re accomplishing more than hitting a ball into a hole.”
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After creating so many iconic characters, Lee’s legacy was celebrated. Here’s a look at some of the reactions from celebrities on social media:
The Avengers actors
A very nice Stan Lee tribute ad from 6 of the Avengers is in this week’s @THR print magazine. pic.twitter.com/0tt34otjqi
— Matthew Belloni (@THRMattBelloni) November 14, 2018
Hugh Jackman
View this post on Instagram
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 A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:52am PST
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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
A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:52am PST
Ryan Reynolds
Damn… RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018
Robert Downey Jr.
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I owe it all to you,,, Rest In Peace Stan… #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:26am PST
I owe it all to you,,, Rest In Peace Stan… #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark
A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:26am PST
Lou Ferrigno
Not enough kind words to post about my dear friend @TheRealStanLee My life wouldn’t be the same without his incredible talent as a creator, storyteller and friend 👍🏽
Rest In Peace Stan. You’ll be missed. .#legend #hulk #stanlee #rip pic.twitter.com/9XU45GHCnq
— Lou Ferrigno (@LouFerrigno) November 12, 2018
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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We lost a good one. What a man and what a life. Marvel’s original superhero and co-creator of IRON MAN, SPIDER-MAN, THE HULK, X-MEN etc. When I first broke into Hollywood, years ago he was so warm and welcoming to me – I’ll never forget it. He gave me very sage advice on navigating a career, that I’ll always carry. What a life he’s lived and how awesome that his imagination and universe creation impacted generations around the world. And for generations to come. Rest in love, my friend. #imagination #stanlee 💫 📸 @hhgarcia41 A post shared by therock (@therock) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:36pm PST
We lost a good one. What a man and what a life. Marvel’s original superhero and co-creator of IRON MAN, SPIDER-MAN, THE HULK, X-MEN etc. When I first broke into Hollywood, years ago he was so warm and welcoming to me – I’ll never forget it. He gave me very sage advice on navigating a career, that I’ll always carry. What a life he’s lived and how awesome that his imagination and universe creation impacted generations around the world. And for generations to come. Rest in love, my friend. #imagination #stanlee 💫 📸 @hhgarcia41
A post shared by therock (@therock) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:36pm PST
Chris Pratt
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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. 🙏♥️ A post shared by chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) on Nov 12, 2018 at 4:23pm PST
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. 🙏♥️
A post shared by chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) on Nov 12, 2018 at 4:23pm PST
NBA players shared their favorite superhero characters in honor of Lee:
- Atlanta Hawks’ Jeremy Lin – Iron Man
- Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie – Iron Man
- Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond – Thor
- Indiana Pacers’ Victor Oladipo – Black Panther
- L.A. Clippers’ Danilo Gallinari – Spider-Man
- L.A. Lakers’ JaVale McGee – Venom
- L.A. Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma – Wolverine
- L.A. Lakers’ Lonzo Ball – Thor
- New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis – Venom
- OKC Thunder’s Paul George – Wolverine
- Philadelphia 76ers’ JJ Redick – Ant-Man
- Phoenix Suns’ Dragan Bender – Deadpool
- Portland Trail Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic – Spider-Man
- Sacramento Kings’ Marvin Bagley – Spider-Man
- Washington Wizards’ Otto Porter Jr. – Black Panther
Spencer Dinwiddie also honored Lee with these awesome shoes:
Excelsior.
Shout out to Spencer Dinwiddie for paying tribute to Stan Lee. pic.twitter.com/1NAD59eH8G
— slamkicks (@SLAMKicks) November 15, 2018
Chris Hemsworth
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RIP my friend. Thank you for the incredible adventures your stories took all of us on. My love and support goes out to all your friends and family #stanlee #legend A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Nov 12, 2018 at 6:34pm PST
RIP my friend. Thank you for the incredible adventures your stories took all of us on. My love and support goes out to all your friends and family #stanlee #legend
A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Nov 12, 2018 at 6:34pm PST
Questlove
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Stan The Man. #RipStanLee A post shared by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:06am PST
Stan The Man. #RipStanLee
A post shared by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:06am PST
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
Tom Holland
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How many millions of us are indebted to this guy, none more so than me. The father of Marvel has made so many people so incredibly happy. What a life and what a thing to have achieved. Rest in peace Stan A post shared by ✌️ (@tomholland2013) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:54am PST
How many millions of us are indebted to this guy, none more so than me. The father of Marvel has made so many people so incredibly happy. What a life and what a thing to have achieved. Rest in peace Stan
A post shared by ✌️ (@tomholland2013) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:54am PST
Joss Whedon
Stan Lee created a universe where, if a character was beloved enough, they could never really die.
Now THAT’S thinking ahead.
Thanks for so much of my life. You’ll never not be in it.
— Joss Whedon (@joss) November 12, 2018
The Russo Brothers
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Thank you for filling our childhoods with such joy. You will be dearly, dearly missed… A post shared by The Russo Brothers (@therussobrothers) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:50am PST
Thank you for filling our childhoods with such joy. You will be dearly, dearly missed…
A post shared by The Russo Brothers (@therussobrothers) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:50am PST
Mark Ruffalo
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
Anthony Mackie
You were a man before your time… now it feels like you are gone before your time. RIP Stan the Man… thanks for the laughs and words of support. It’s a honor to live in your universe! #MarvelKnight pic.twitter.com/1TXdPqUB3x
— Anthony Mackie (@AnthonyMackie) November 12, 2018
Paul Bettany
Now that was a life well lived and lived to its fullest. Excelsior! 1922-2018 Thank you Stan Lee, from all your fans.
— Paul Bettany (@Paul_Bettany) November 12, 2018
Zoe Saldana
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Today we lost one of the greats. @therealstanlee, you were an inspiration and superhero to us all. Thank you for contributing so much- and giving us all something to aspire to! 💚 #ripstanlee A post shared by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:15pm PST
Today we lost one of the greats. @therealstanlee, you were an inspiration and superhero to us all. Thank you for contributing so much- and giving us all something to aspire to! 💚 #ripstanlee
A post shared by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:15pm PST
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
Letitia Wright
Rest in Peace Stan Lee
💙
— Letitia Wright (@letitiawright) November 12, 2018
Halle Berry
RIP #StanLee – thank you for sharing your incredible vision with us. We are eternally grateful to you and would not be the same without it. I am so honored to have played a part in your world, and will forever look back on the opportunity with love. #XMen #Storm pic.twitter.com/pKfxHMUKmP
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) November 12, 2018
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