This week, we lost the legendary Stan Lee, arguably one of the most important voices in the comic book world and the cinematic universe that’s grown therefrom. In the wake of the news, some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest names have already begun to share their sympathies, sadness, well-wishes, and words of love. Lee has had a cameo in nearly every Marvel movie, so his legacy is not just that he was able to build a world for all these stars to exist in, but that he likely touched each of them in small but meaningful ways. Read through to see who has spoken up so far, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and the Russo Brothers, who directed the final two Avengers films.
Robert Downey Jr.
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I owe it all to you,,, Rest In Peace Stan… #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark
Chris Evans
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!!
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 12, 2018
Mark Ruffalo
You let us be extra human… superhuman even. I am deeply honored to have been a small part in the Stan Lee constellation. pic.twitter.com/qmCrNHXUy1
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 12, 2018
Chris Pratt
Thanks for everything Stan Lee! What a life, so well lived. I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to have gotten to meet you and to have played in the world you created.
🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/ryUjG7PL8D— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) November 12, 2018
Sebastian Stan
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Thank you great legend. You will be missed. I wouldn’t be here without you. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Ryan Reynolds
Jennifer Garner
Zoe Saldana
Today we lost one of the greats. @TheRealStanLee, you were a inspiration and superhero to us all. Thank you for contributing so much- and giving us all something to aspire to! 💚
#ripstanlee pic.twitter.com/GzFhwgU0WA— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) November 12, 2018
Hugh Jackman
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 pic.twitter.com/iOdefi7iYz
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) November 12, 2018
Tom Holland
Winston Duke
THANK YOU, @TheRealStanLee. You gave us characters that continue to stand the test of time and evolve with our consciousness. You taught us that there are no limits to our future as long as we have access to our imagination. Rest in power! #EXCELSIOR #StanLee #rip pic.twitter.com/hnSmnHIDln
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) November 12, 2018
Letitia Wright
Rest in Peace Stan Lee
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— Letitia Wright (@letitiawright) November 12, 2018
Anthony Mackie
You were a man before your time… now it feels like you are gone before your time. RIP Stan the Man… thanks for the laughs and words of support. It’s a honor to live in your universe! #MarvelKnight pic.twitter.com/1TXdPqUB3x
— Anthony Mackie (@AnthonyMackie) November 12, 2018
The Russo Brothers
Thank you for filling our childhoods with such joy. You will be dearly, dearly missed… pic.twitter.com/Qt2sZqaNlc
— Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) November 12, 2018
Josh Brolin
Evangeline Lilly
Stan…more than a master of stories, you always seemed like a master of living. I will look to you for inspiration for the rest of my life. You live on. xoxo Your Wasp
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#liveon #StanLee pic.twitter.com/JRA2aRM3bG— Evangeline Lilly (@EvangelineLilly) November 12, 2018
Jaime Chung
Zendaya
Disney CEO Bob Iger
Josh BrolinIn an official statement, Iger said, “A super hero in his own right to Marvel fans around the world, Stan had the power to inspire, to entertain, and to connect. The scale of his imagination was only exceeded by the size of his heart.”
This article originally appeared on Popsugar.