With the passing of Stan Lee, not only have we lost one of comics’ greatest creators, we have lost the greatest ambassador that the comic book medium has ever had. Many people found their inspiration in the pages of Marvel Comics, and would tell you in their own words how Stan “The Man” was responsible for helping them get to where they are today.We’ve gathered several posts from social media from various creators from all walks of the entertainment industry—some from within the worlds of Marvel, and some who just loved Lee for giving him their childhoods. All of them have taken to thanking him for an incredible legacy of stories, and for everything else that he gave us.
No one has had more of an impact on my career and everything we do at Marvel Studios than Stan Lee. Stan leaves an extraordinary legacy that will outlive us all. Our thoughts are with his daughter, his family, and his millions of fans. #ThankYouStan #Excelsior!
— Kevin Feige (@Kevfeige) November 12, 2018
Stan Lee was an icon and for many people, the face of comic books. His passing brings great sadness, but I take solace in knowing that what my grandfather, Stan and so many others like them gave us, will continue to inspire both young and old across the globe! RIP Stan. pic.twitter.com/b41IRBU3lY
— Jeremy Kirby (@jackkirbycomics) November 12, 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) November 12, 2018
Today we lost one of the greats. @TheRealStanLee, you were a inspiration and superhero to us all. Thank you for contributing so much- and giving us all something to aspire to! 💚 #ripstanlee pic.twitter.com/GzFhwgU0WA
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) November 12, 2018
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
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
Rest in Peace Stan Lee. A true world builder… https://t.co/QSGkrJ4Om3
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) November 12, 2018
Damn… RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018
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
I am so very, very sad to hear of my friend @TheRealStanLee’s passing. He is a legend and his work with live on through the ages. EXCELSIOR! #RIPStanLee pic.twitter.com/5aDVvUMY53
— Elvira (@TheRealElvira) November 12, 2018
Rest In Peace @TheRealStanLee #legend #StanLee #StanLeeRIP pic.twitter.com/acQpyBxCqk
— Alex Ross (@thealexrossart) November 12, 2018
Thank you Stan Lee for making people who feel different realize they are special.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) November 12, 2018
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
Stan LeeThank you for bringing life to our heroes. You will be greatly missed. https://t.co/j5SmYunheq pic.twitter.com/XqkJ2ed8pr
— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) November 12, 2018
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. #liveon #StanLee pic.twitter.com/JRA2aRM3bG
— Evangeline Lilly (@EvangelineLilly) November 12, 2018
Today, we pause and reflect with great sadness on the passing of Stan Lee. https://t.co/CrebM60drv pic.twitter.com/vcrwBb1tmF
— Agents of SHIELD (@AgentsofSHIELD) November 12, 2018
Today, Marvel Comics and The Walt Disney Company pause and reflect with great sadness on the passing of its Chairman Emeritus, Stan Lee: https://t.co/LQSQGimt9M pic.twitter.com/0qLbGsZl0z
— Walt Disney Company (@WaltDisneyCo) November 12, 2018
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