Ryan Reynolds has tweeted a touching tribute to Marvel legend Stan Lee, who has passed away at the age of 95.
The multi-talented comic book writer, editor, publisher and film producer was beloved among Marvel fans, and this included those who brought his imaginative creations to life.
He will be deeply missed, and his death will undoubtedly be a great loss for all those involved in the creation of comic book movies.
Tweeting a picture of Stan in one of his many memorable cameos, Ryan tweeted:
Damn… RIP Stan. Thanks for everything.
The picture of Stan showed him cameoing as a DJ in Deadpool.
Damn… RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018
Other celebrity tributes poured in for the Marvel legend, whose creativity has inspired so many artistic types from various fields.
Art director Grant Wilson tweeted:
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Lee several times and I am so glad I did. What a wonderful man. Rest In Peace, Stan Lee, heaven is ready for your stories.
Travis Scott tweeted:
Thank u Stan Lee for everything.
Inbetweeners actor Blake Harrison tweeted:
Stan Lee. An imagination beyond compare. His characters and stories have influenced & entertained me for as long as I can remember!
A genuine hero of mine.
Excelsior
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Lee several times and I am so glad I did. What a wonderful man. Rest In Peace, Stan Lee, heaven is ready for your stories. 😞 pic.twitter.com/E4298CPIMS
— Grant Wilson (@grantswilson) November 12, 2018
Thank u Stan Lee for everything.
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) November 12, 2018
Stan Lee. An imagination beyond compare. His characters and stories have influenced & entertained me for as long as I can remember!
A genuine hero of mine.
Excelsior— blake harrison (@blakeharrison23) November 12, 2018
MTV news correspondent Josh Horowitz tweeted a picture of himself and Stan, with the following heartfelt tribute:
I think every fan and journalist has a photo with the great Stan Lee. That’s because A) he was magnanimous and friendly to an insane degree B) who can resist the charms of Stan Lee? RIP. Excelsior!
Actor Cassandra Peterson, best known for her role as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, wrote:
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
I think every fan and journalist has a photo with the great Stan Lee. That’s because A) he was magnanimous and friendly to an insane degree B) who can resist the charms of Stan Lee? RIP. Excelsior! pic.twitter.com/6On3cuvMFL
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) 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
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said:
Rest in peace, Stan Lee. The many worlds of imagination & delight you created for humanity will last forever.
TV presenter Piers Morgan described Stan as a ‘genius’:
RIP Stan Lee, 95.
The genius who gave the world so many wonderful comics.
A Marvel of a man.
Rest in peace, Stan Lee. The many worlds of imagination & delight you created for humanity will last forever.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 12, 2018
RIP Stan Lee, 95.
The genius who gave the world so many wonderful comics.
A Marvel of a man. pic.twitter.com/UtdasQrVrH— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 12, 2018
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Jules studied English Literature with Creative Writing at Lancaster University before earning her masters in International Relations at Leiden University in The Netherlands (Hoi!). She then trained as a journalist through News Associates in Manchester. Jules has previously worked as a mental health blogger, copywriter and freelancer for various publications.