Marvel icon Stan Lee died Monday at the age of 95.
Lee leaves behind a comic legacy that grew into a multi-billion dollar movie franchise.
A number of his creations – like Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four – have been brought to life on the big screen for years, and the movies just keep coming.
The stars and directors of these popular films took to social media to honor the late legend.
Here's what they said:
"Captain America" actor Chris Evans used one of Lee's favorite anthem, "Excelsior!"
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
"Iron Man" actor Robert Downey Jr. thanked Lee for the joy he brought to our lives.
"Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds shared a photo of Lee's cameo from the first movie.
Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018
"Captain America" actor Sebastian Stan called Lee a "great legend."
"Spider-Man" actor Tom Holland says he is "indebted" to Lee.
"Black Panther" actor Winston Duke" wrote of the timeliness of the characters Lee created.
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
"X-Men" actor Hugh Jackman called Lee a "pioneering force."
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
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson shared a selfie from a red carpet.
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"Guardians of the Galaxy" actress Zoe Saldana called Lee a "superhero."
"Avengers" actor Samuel L. Jackson honored Lee for providing an "escape" for fans.
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
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) November 12, 2018
"Captain America" actor Anthony Mackie expressed his gratitude for Lee.
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
"Avengers: Infinity War" directors Joe and Anthony Russo said the Marvel legend will be missed.
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
"Ant-Man" actress Evangeline Lilly asked fans to share artwork in Stan's honor.
"Deadpool" and "Infinity War" actor Josh Brolin said Lee "made our time here a better one."
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"The Gifted" actress Emma Dumont thanked Lee.
"Avengers" actor Jeremy Renner called Lee a "legend."
"Avengers" actor Clark Gregg shared a photo and said he was "starstruck" when he met Lee.
"Avengers" actor Mark Ruffalo said he was "deeply honored to have been a small part in the Stan Lee constellation."
"The Punisher" actor Jon Bernthal wrote "thanks for letting me play."
"Iron Fist" actor Finn Jones thank Lee for his "imagination, passion, and humor."
"The Gifted" actress Jamie Chung wrote that Lee "spoke up against injustices through his stories."
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