Marvel Universe Actors Share Touching Tributes To Stan Lee: 'Excelsior!!'
Comic book legend Stan Lee died on Monday and celebrities who have portrayed his Marvel Universe characters in movies and on TV are posting emotional tributes to his life.
Lee, who died at the age of 95, helped create some of the best-known comic book characters of all time, including Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and Daredevil.
“Stan Lee’s passion, charisma, and his love for the characters and stories he created shaped Marvel into what it is today,” Dan Buckley, president of Marvel Entertainment, said in a statement. “His spirit lives on in the people he’s inspired. His legacy will never be forgotten.”
Below are some of the celebrity tributes starting to pour in:
Ryan Reynolds ― Wade Wilson/Deadpool of “Deadpool”
“Thanks for everything, Stan,” Reynolds wrote in an Instagram post shortly after news broke of the pop culture icon’s death.
Chris Evans ― Steve Rogers/Captain America of “The Avengers”
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
“There will never be another Stan Lee,” Evans tweeted. “For decades he provided both young and old with adventure, escape, comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship and joy.”
Hugh Jackman ― Wolverine of “X-Men”
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
“We’ve lost a creative genius,” Jackman tweeted. “I’m proud to have been a small part of his legacy and .... to have helped bring one of his characters to life.”
Halle Berry ― Storm of “X-Men”
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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
“We are eternally grateful to you and would not be the same without it,” Berry wrote. “I am so honored to have played a part in your world, and will forever look back on the opportunity with love.”
Rebecca Romijn ― Mystique of “X-Men”
He was a friend. When we were afraid, he gave us strength. When we were alone, he gave us a family. He may be gone, but his teachings live on through us, his students. Wherever we may go, we must carry on his vision. And that is a vision of a world united. RIP Stan Lee pic.twitter.com/ieicZNWzWr
— Rebecca Romijn (@RebeccaRomijn) November 12, 2018
“He may be gone, but his teachings live on through us, his students,” Romijn wrote. “Wherever we may go, we must carry on his vision. And that is a vision of a world united.”
Jaimie Alexander ― Sif of “Thor”
RIP Stan Lee ♥️ Thank you for everything. #excelsior pic.twitter.com/7EVB0sMz3Z
— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) November 12, 2018
“Thank you for everything,” Alexander wrote.
George Takei ― Wong of the “Spider-Man” animated TV series
He inspired millions with his myriad, “Marvelous” characters, from Spiderman to Black Panther, Thor to the X-Men. Legendary creator Stan Lee is dead at 95. But his stories will live on and continue to ignite the imaginations of generations to come. Rest with the stars, great sir.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 12, 2018
“His stories will live on and continue to ignite the imaginations of generations to come,” Takei tweeted. “Rest with the stars, great sir.”
Patton Oswalt ― The Koenig brothers of “Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Permanent cameo in heaven. #RIPStanLee https://t.co/ZnIv2hXMVy
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 12, 2018
Oswalt said Lee had a “permanent cameo in heaven.”
J. August Richards ― Mike Peterson/Deathlok of “Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
You’re going to see a lot of these today because he touched so many of our lives and was incredibly gracious in person. Thank you Stan Lee for allowing me to dream as a child then realize my dream as an adult... #StanLee #Dreamer pic.twitter.com/4YTOFWzpCv
— J. August Richards (@jaugustrichards) November 12, 2018
“Thank you Stan Lee for allowing me to dream as a child then realize my dream as an adult,” tweeted Richards.
James Wan ― Director of “Aquaman”
Awww man, heartbreaking. R.I.P. to a true pioneer and legend. My youth wouldn’t have been the same without him. So grateful to have met the guy, and told him how thankful I was for his work. #stanlee https://t.co/UiYscXKoLQ
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) November 12, 2018
“R.I.P. to a true pioneer and legend,” Wan tweeted. “My youth wouldn’t have been the same without him.”
Though Aquaman was part of the DC Comics universe, Lee wrote a comic book for the character in 2002 as part of his “Just Imagine” series, in which he reimagined several DC superheroes.
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