RIP Stan Lee: Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities pay tribute to comic book legend

Stan Lee, who dreamed up Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Panther and a cavalcade of other Marvel comics superheroes died on November 12, 2018, at the age of 95. Lee died early Monday morning in Los Angeles, a family representative told The Hollywood Reporter.

Besides his work as a writer and publisher for Marvel, Lee was also popularly known for his quirky cameos in Marvel movies.

Hollywood celebs including Samuel L Jackson, Robert Downey Jr, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman and others mourned the death of Marvel legend Stan Lee.

Read celebrity reactions to the death of Stan Lee below:

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige tweeted, "No one has had more of an impact on my career and everything we do at Marvel Studios than Stan Lee. Stan leaves an extraordinary legacy that will outlive us all. Our thoughts are with his daughter, his family, and his millions of fans. #ThankYouStan #Excelsior!".

Downey Jr posted his old picture with the comic book legend on Instagram and wrote, "I owe it all to you... Rest In Peace Stan... #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark"

Actor Dwayne Johnson wrote, "What a man. What a life. When I first broke into Hollywood, he welcomed me with open arms and some very sage advice I'll forever take to heart. A true icon who impacted generations around the world. Rest in love, my friend. #imagination #stanlee."

Hugh Jackman, who played the X-Men character Wolverine in eight films across 17 years, called Lee 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" he wrote on Twitter.

"Thor" actor Chris Hemsworth shared an image of Lee in the character's traditional helmet and holding Mjolnir on Instagram. He wrote, "RIP my friend. Thank you for the incredible adventures your stories took all of us on. My love and support goes out to all your friends and family."

Actor Samuel L Jackson wrote, "Thank you @TheRealStanLee for the escape from this world & great joy inhabiting the ones you created!! You made so many believe in the good, the heroic, the villainous, the exciting, most of all, you were giving & gracious to us all. RIP."

"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds posted a picture of Lee's cameo from the film's sequel on Twitter and wrote, "Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything."

"Pineapple Express" actor Seth Rogan wrote, "Thank you Stan Lee for making people who feel different realize they are special."

“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill wrote, “His contribution to Pop Culture was revolutionary & cannot be overstated. He was everything you hoped he would be & MORE. I loved this man & will never stop missing him. They say you should never meet a childhood idol. They are wrong. #RIPStanTheMan”

"Avengers: Infinity War" director duo Anthony and Joe Russo thanked Lee for filling their childhoods with "such joy".

Bollywood celebrities also took to social media to offer their condolences in the wake of Marvel legend Stan Lee’s demise.

Sonam Kapoor on Stan Lee:

"Manmarziyaan" star Taapsee Pannu wrote, "Today we lost the hero of my favourite films. #StanLee I almost believed he is a super hero who will never leave us 😢 Along with him , my dream of meeting him, to discover a super power I always dreamt of having, will rest in peace forever n ever""

Ayushmann Khurrana on Stan Lee:

Arjun Kapoor wrote, "The man who made me believe heroes exist around us & within us. Thank you @TheRealStanLee for giving us the hope & belief we all love latching onto... #RIPStan u will always be the worlds first super hero !!!"

Stan Lee's death has sure left a void in the hearts and minds of millions of people. RIP Legend. Excelsior!