Marvel fans around the world woke up to heartbreaking news this morning.
The legendary Stan Lee, who wrote and created so many of our favourite comic books and characters, has died at the age of 95.
The man behind superheroes like Spiderman, X-Men, The Avengers, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and more passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles early Monday morning.
The world mourns his loss and will forever cherish the legacy he left behind.
Disney released the following statement:
“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." –Bob Igerhttps://t.co/pLTKx1R0dF pic.twitter.com/Uj9fqHpZXg
— Disney (@Disney) November 12, 2018
He spoke about his work and life to the New York Times back in 2015, and his words are still inspiring: