Joan Lee, Wife of Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee, Dies At 93

Stan Lee, Marvel Comics icon, and his wife Joan had a love that endured the test of time until, sadly, she passed away on July 6.

Rushed To The Hospital

After suffering a stroke on Thursday, Joan Lee was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles and in critical condition. Later in the day, she passed away at the tender age of 93 years old.


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“I can confirm the sad news that Joan Lee passed away this morning quietly and surrounded by her family,” a spokesperson for the family shared in a statement. “The family ask that you please give them time to grieve and respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

Joan Lee’s Amazing Life

Joan was known for so much more than just being Stan Lee’s wife. She was formerly a British hat model before eventually working with her husband as a voice-actor for some of the Marvel cartoons such as “Fantastic Four” and “Spider-Man.” Stan credited his wife as being the inspiration for the entire “Fantastic Four” project.


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Joan demonstrated her own creativity when she authored a novel titled “The Pleasure Palace” in 1987. The book centered around a man’s mission to build the world’s most luxurious cruise ship while also carrying on three romances.

The 69-Year Marriage

Stan Lee is well-known for being the creative brain behind many of the Marvel Comics properties and his cameos in every new Marvel movie. Perhaps just as remarkable is the incredible 69-year marriage that he shared with his wife, Joan, that all started with a blind date.

There were many trials and tribulations throughout their many years of marriage. They had two children, Joan Celia and Jan, the latter of whom died only three days after her birth.

The day after Joan’s passing, Stan Lee’s Twitter was updated by his reps.

“On behalf of Stan, thanks for the heartfelt condolences,” read the message. “He is well and truly appreciates the outpouring of love for Joan.”

Perhaps the most touching aspect of the post was the comic book drawing of the couple together.


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RIP Joan Lee and our thoughts and support go out to Stan!