Thank you so much for making a thread about this.
Stan Lee was one of my heroes, a true icon of literature who will be dearly missed - he brought joy and wonder and marvel to many generations of comic-book readers and, now, moviegoers. Thank you, Stan Lee, for inspiring me always.
My aunt met him in New York at a party, years ago - she saw him standing by the door in a black leather jacket, and she fell in love with his coolness. She went right over to him, not knowing who he was, and struck up a conversation: they talked for twenty minutes. Finally at the end, Stan introduced himself. My aunt still cherishes that memory.
Excelsior, Stan Lee! Rest in Peace, reunited with your wife and daughter.