Tributes are being paid to American writer and former president of Marvel Comics Stan Lee, who has died at the age of 95.Â
In 1961, Lee created The Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics and went on to create titles including Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk.
Actor Chris Evans, best known for playing Marvel's Captain America, wrote: "there will never be another Stan Lee".X-Men star Hugh Jackman said, "we've lost a creative genius."Â Â
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, 2018Â
Robert Downey Jr, who played Iron Man, simply wrote: "I owe it all to you,,, Rest in Peace Stan."Â
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The legendary comic book author died at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to a family lawyer.
Other stars to pay tribute included Scarlett Johansson, who played Black Widow in the Avengers franchise.
Rest in Peace Stan Lee: writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics and so much more. Thank you for all you did. pic.twitter.com/tNvCRZ4HrK
— Scarlett Johansson (@Scarlett_Jo) November 12, 2018Â
Tom Hardy, who stars in the latest film based on a Marvel Comics character, Venom, shared a photo of Lee on set, via Instagram.Â
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Evangeline Lilly, who portrayed Ant Man's superhero partner, the Wasp, shared a tribute on Twitter. Â
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
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#liveon #StanLee pic.twitter.com/JRA2aRM3bG— Evangeline Lilly (@EvangelineLilly) November 12, 2018Â
And Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds posted: "Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything."
Tom Holland, who is Marvel's latest Spider-Man, wrote that he "was indebted" to Lee.Â
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Other stars to pay tribute include Zoe Saldana, Jamie Chung, Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Pratt and Josh Brolin.
The CEO of Lee's Pow! Entertainment praised the "father of pop culture" for inventing "universes of characters".
CEO Shane Duffy called him "a true iconic pioneer with no comparable second".
In a statement, The Walt Disney Company, which bought Marvel Entertainment in 2009, lauded Mr Lee's "unmatchable" life and career.
"Every time you open a Marvel comic, Stan will be there," it said. "Please join us today in remembering Stan 'The Man' Lee."
Rival publisher, DC Comics, also tweeted a tribute.Â
He changed the way we look at heroes, and modern comics will always bear his indelible mark. His infectious enthusiasm reminded us why we all fell in love with these stories in the first place. Excelsior, Stan.
— DC (@DCComics) November 12, 2018Â
Source: BBC.com