Stan Lee Laid To Rest; Public Memorial Celebration Planned

Stan Lee Laid To Rest; Public Memorial Celebration Planned

One week ago saw the sad news learned that Stan Lee had passed away at 95 years old.

It’s learned the co-creator of Marvel, Spider-Man and the Avengers was laid to rest in aĀ private closed ceremony.

ā€œStan was always adamant that he did not want a large public funeral, and as such his family has conducted a private closed ceremony in accordance with his final wishes. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with him,ā€ Lee’s POW! Entertainment said in a statement.Ā 

The statement does note plans are underway forĀ a tribute ā€œbefitting the greatest creator of our time and the father of modern pop culture. The grandeur of Stan makes this a monumental task, and we hope to have more info in the days to come.ā€

Here is the full statement:

In addition, a tribute wall has been set up atĀ www.therealstanlee.com where fans can remember Stan Lee by adding the following hashtags to their posts on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram:

  • #RIPStanLee
  • #StanLee
  • #Excelsior
  • #StanForever
  • Stan Lee

About Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games and pop culture and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.

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