Marvel legend Stan Lee (File | AP) 
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Hollywood stars mourn the death of Marvel legend Stan Lee

Many celebrities mourned the death of Marvel Comics founding father Stan Lee, who passed away at the age of 95 in Los Angeles. 

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Founding father of the Marvel Comics, Stan Lee passed away at the age of 95 in Los Angeles. 

Stan Lee, who introduced superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk and X-Men, was declared dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Lee was widely considered as the architect of the contemporary comic book, who revived the industry in the 1960s by offering the costumes and action craved by younger readers. With a gray hair and tinted glass, Lee had cameos in Marvel films and TV projects.  

With the death of Stan Lee, stars associated with the Marvel Universe took to social media to mourn his death. Here are some of the reactions of Hollywood stars:

President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige talked about his legacy and sent thoughts and prayers to millions of his fans. 

Chris Patt, who acted in the Guardians of the Galaxy as Peter Quill, considers himself "extraordinarily lucky" to have been a part of Lee's world.

"The father of Marvel has made so many people so incredibly happy," shared Spider-Man: Homecoming star Tom Holland. 

The  Asgardian god of thunder and lightning, Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth thanked him for the"incredible adventures".

Apart from the Marvel Universe, other Hollywood stars also shared their condolences.

American TV host, Larry King shared a photo of his final interview with Lee on Twitter.

With the sudden death of Marvel’s original superhero, the marvel fandom shared mixed reactions on the digital platform, comparing his death to the climax scene of Avengers: Infinity War.

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