Pioneering comic book writer Stan Lee has died at 95-years-old.
The comic book icon and war veteran had been in ill health in recent years, most recently battling pneumonia and vision problems. An attorney for the family confirmed his passing to ET on Monday.
“Paramedics responded to Stan Lee’s house in the Hollywood Hills early Monday morning for a medical emergency. He was transported to Cedar-Sinai Medical Center where he passed away shortly after,” the statement reads.
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“My father loved all of his fans. He was the greatest, most decent man,” his daughter J.C, 69, told TMZ.
His wife of 69 years, also named Joan, passed away in July 2017.
Founding Marvel Comics in 1961 with Jack Kirby with the creation of The Fantastic Four, Lee went on to create Spider-Man Black Panther, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and The Avengers, among others. Since the formation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Lee has made a cameo appearance in each of the superhero films, though their relationship went through a rocky period. He sued Marvel for royalties for 2002’s “Spider-Man” movie, later settling for $10 million.
Famous fans and stars of the MCU took to Twitter and Instagram to honour Lee.
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.
pic.twitter.com/ryUjG7PL8D — chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) November 12, 2018
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 friendRest In Peace Stan. You’ll be missed.
.#legend #hulk #stanlee #rip pic.twitter.com/9XU45GHCnq— Lou Ferrigno (@LouFerrigno) November 12, 2018
A true Hero. RIP Stan Lee
— J. David Alvarez (@DavidAlvareeezy) November 12, 2018
Just hearing that Stan Lee has passed away. He was a real legend, inspiring so many creative ambitions across the world, and met the hands of the people that loved him even when he didn’t need to. I met him once and he blessed my kid and ever since we’ve been lucky. An angel
pic.twitter.com/75pUezYHnL — Lights (@lights) November 12, 2018
RIP Stan Lee
Thank you for everything. #excelsior pic.twitter.com/7EVB0sMz3Z — Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) November 12, 2018
RIP Stan Lee.
You’ve inspired generations, and we thank you for being you.
You have now become immortal.
Excelsior!— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) 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
