Stan Lee, comic book legend and cameo master, has died

Stan Lee, the co-creator of many famous Marvel superheroes and former Editor-In-Chief of the comic book brand, died on Monday at the age of 95.

“With a heavy heart, we share our deepest condolences with his daughter and brother, and we honour and remember the creator, voice and champion of Marvel,” said Marvel in an official joint statement with Disney.

The company paid tribute to Lee, acknowledging his contribution to the Marvel brand and the entertainment industry.

Actors and fans alike also took to social media to express their sorrow over Lee’s death, remembering him for his legendary creations and the famous cameos he made in Marvel movies over the years.

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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

Thanks Stan for making my childhood and adult life joyful with all the characters you created or co-created. You will be missed. #marvel https://t.co/8Q1w17l6bi

— Khairun Kamaruzaini (@irritatingkhai) November 13, 2018

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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

@TheRealStanLee. Proof that storytelling continues to be one of the greatest forces that shape humanity. You’ve inspired our generation to discover our individual callings, and to fight through the noise of society to become heroes in our own unique ways. #StanLeeForever

— Don Abad (@RealDonAbad) November 13, 2018

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The legend himself. Thank you for all you gave us. I could not be more honored to be a very small piece of your world. Rest in Superpower💥

A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Nov 12, 2018 at 8:49pm PST

Anticipation of your appearance in those super hero movies will now be just a dream. Rest in peace Stan Lee ! #StanLeeForever

— Curious sapiens (@wingsatup) November 13, 2018

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Thanks for everything, Stan.

A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:05am PST

Marvel movies won’t be complete without your special appearance @TheRealStanLee @Marvel @MarvelStudios
You’ll be missed ❤️ #RIPStantheMan #StanLeeForever #Marvel #MarvelUniverse #marvelcomics #IronMan #Spiderman #ComicBookKing pic.twitter.com/ZVLFU15JZt

— Aditya Jain (@Jain27Aditya) November 13, 2018

A single image was posted across Stan Lee’s social media accounts and websites to mark the end of his era too.

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— stan lee (@TheRealStanLee) November 12, 2018

Feature image: Marvel