Stan Lee, the man who created the X-Men, Black Panther and the Avengers, passed away on November 12, 2018. Lee, was born as Stanley Lieber on December 28, 1922, began his career in 1939 and joined the Marvel Comics in 1961. He co-created legendary fictional characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and many others. Those superheroes have been adapted into blockbuster films, most of which were made after Disney acquired Marvel in a 4-billion-dollar deal in 2009. In a statement, Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company said Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created. “A super hero in his own right to Marvel fans around the world, Stan had the power to inspire, to entertain, and to connect,” said Iger. “Marvel and the entire The Walt Disney Company salute the life and career of Stan Lee and offer their undying gratitude for his unmatchable accomplishments within their halls. Every time you open a Marvel comic, Stan will be there,” according to the statement. Marvel also paid tribute to Lee on its website by putting one of Stan Lee\'s famous quotes, together with his photo. The quote goes, “I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: entertainment is one of the most important things in people\'s lives. Without it, they might go off the deep end. I feel that if you\'re able to entertain, you\'re doing a good thing.” Chris Evans, who is known for his superhero roles as the Captain America and Human Torch, took to Twitter and said that 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!!”. Robert Downey Jr, who is known for his superhero role as the Iron Man, took to Instagram and wrote, “I owe it all to you,,, Rest In Peace Stan... #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark.” Hugh Jackman, who played the role of Wolverine, took to Twitter and wrote, “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.”
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