The Comic Book world is mourning the loss of Stan Lee’s beloved wife and best friend of 70 years, Joan Lee, after the Lee family confirmed through a statement published by The Hollywood Reporter, “the sad news that Joan Lee passed away quietly (on Thursday), surrounded by her family.”
The love and support came immediately from fans and both the Comic Book and film industry alike. Marvel released it’s own statement saying, “We are so saddened to hear about the loss of Joan Lee… Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stan and his daughter Joan in this difficult time.”
Many more reacted across social media:
— DC (@DCComics) July 7, 2017
Behind every great creator is an incredible partner. We are heartbroken by the passing of Joan Lee. Sending love to Stan Lee and her family. pic.twitter.com/ix6TWclMIE
— Wizard World (@WizardWorld) July 6, 2017
Rest in peace, Joan Lee, and deepest condolences to @TheRealStanLee and family. https://t.co/bO7qugc34u
— Greg Pak (@gregpak) July 7, 2017
Sending my sincerest condolences to @TheRealStanLee on the passing of Joan. All of your Avengers are holding you&your family in our prayers.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) July 6, 2017
RIP Joan Lee, 93, beloved wife of Stan Lee since 1947. pic.twitter.com/axJsTaKVLf
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 6, 2017
As Kevin Smith wrote in his tribute to “Joanie”- as Stan Lee lovingly called her – Joan was largely responsible for saving the Marvel universe we all know today by encouraging Stan to write one last Comic Book that he could be proud of, before he was to quit. That book turned out to be the Fantastic Four, which went on to launch the entire Marvel Universe we know and love today.
In an interview just released by Marvel, Stan Lee warmly tells this story himself:
We all know to watch for Stan Lee to appear at least once in every Marvel film, but Joanie made several appearance herself, including in the recent X-Men: Age of Apocalypse.
A representative from Stan Lee’s POW Entertainment posted a message of gratitude for the support yesterday afternoon:
On behalf of Stan, thanks for the heartfelt condolences.He is well and truly appreciates the outpouring of love for Joan.-POW! Entertainment pic.twitter.com/AhtKjXWfvX
— stan lee (@TheRealStanLee) July 7, 2017
From us here at Variant, we want to send Stan Lee and the whole family our love and support. May you Rest in Peace, Joanie Lee. You will be greatly missed. Thank you for everything.
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