The creator of well-loved comic book heroes turned box office movie hits, Stan Lee, 92, was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Sunday morning after calling 911, saying that he wasn't feeling well.
TMZ was first to report the incident, but the news outlet wasn't able to clarify what kind of medical emergency the former chairman of Marvel Comics had. He apparently only asked to be brought to the hospital immediately. However, it looks like Lee is recovering, as he declared that he will be at the premiere of "Ant-Man," the report said. The movie, which stars Paul Rudd in his first superhero role, is Lee's latest comic book series that has gotten a film adaptation.
On Monday evening, much to the relief of his followers, Lee was indeed at the Hollywood premiere of the film, according to E! Online. He was seen at the red carpet joking around, hob-knobbing with the stars and talking to fans of his comic books. He even flirted with the on-camera talents that were there to cover the event, the site said.
He also shared some words of advice to aspiring comic book creators, telling them, "Stop wasting time watching this and start drawing, for crying out loud. That's my advice. You want to be an artist? Draw. You want to be a writer? Write."
So what could have happened to the comic genius just a day before? His representatives wouldn't comment about the medical emergency, but fans of Lee still vividly recall that back in 2012, the animator was fitted with a pacemaker after undergoing heart surgery.
Upon his release from the hospital at that time, Lee told his fans he wasn't going to die anytime soon. "Attention, Troops! This is a dispatch sent from your beloved Generalissimo, directly from the center of Hollywood's combat zone! Now hear this! Your leader hath not deserted thee!" his statement read, according to Ace Showbiz.
"In an effort to be more like my fellow Avenger, Tony Stark, I have had an electronic pace-maker placed near my heart to insure that I'll be able to lead thee for another 90 years," he further poked fun at his heart surgery, which fans of Lee could only expect. "But fear thee not, my valiant warriors. I am in constant touch with our commanders in the field and victory shall soon be ours. Now I must end this dispatch and join my troops, for an army without a leader is like a day without a cameo!"
