Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics, passed away on Monday at the age of 95. Lee had suffered several illnesses over the last year or so and had a bout of pneumonia and vision issues.
An inspiration to generations of writers, artists, actors and superhero fans, Stan Lee was remembered by the Hollywood superstars who have played the iconic characters of the Earth’s mightiest superheros — The Avengers. Fans, friends and colleagues paid tribute to Stan Lee with one word i.e “excelsior”.
It is to be noted that for Lee, “excelsior” wasn’t just a term to remember him by. It was his nature—creating, striving, ever upward. On 9 November 2010, in a tweet, he had said, “Finally, what does “Excelsior” mean? “Upward and onward to greater glory!” That’s what I wish you whenever I finish tweeting! Excelsior!”
Soon after Lee’s demise, Avengers actors and Marvel Universe team bid adieu to the ‘Excelsior’:
Chris Evans aka Captain America took to Twitter to pay tribute to Stan Lee. In a tweet, he said, “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!!”
Soon after his demise, Avengers actors and Marvel Universe team bid adieu to the ‘Excelsior’:
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