Tributes have poured in for Marvel’s Stan Lee.
The 95-year-old comic book legend - who co-created superheroes Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Black Panther, the X-Men - passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles on Monday.
Several Hollywood stars - among them Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) star Chris Evans - have taken to social media to honour the late icon.
Chris, of Captain America and Avengers fame, tweeted: “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!! (sic)”
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds wrote: “Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. (sic)”
Jamie Chung, who voiced the character of Go Go in Disney animated movie Big Hero 6 - loosely based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, and featured a cameo role from Stan as comic book fan Fred’s dad - also tweeted: “RIP Stan Lee. True legend. He spoke up against injustices through his stories; where good prevails over evil. It was an honor working for you. #stanlee (sic)”
Rosario Dawson, Iron Fist star, said she was “overwhelmed with love and gratitude for the late, great hero”. She wrote: “Thank you for your imagination, creativity, tenacity, inspiration and love!!! (sic).”
Stan said the power of prayer is still the greatest ever known in this endless eternal universe.