Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee has been honored as a Disney Legend at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.
Earlier this month, Lee’s biggest inspiration – his wife of 69 years, Joan Lee – passed away on July 6.
According to USA Today, Lee was greeted with applause and a standing ovation after a retrospective video about his career (which included interview footage featuring Joan Lee).
After an introduction by Disney CEO Robert Iger, an emotional Lee recalled how he was inspired as a child by Walt Disney’s work.