Kevin Smith Says Stan Lee Was subjected to elder abuse, Kept Away From Friends Who Cared About Him And Forced To Attend Comic Conventions Shortly Before His Demise. Kevin Smith says the final years of Stan Lee’s life were deeply troubling, claiming the comic book legend was kept away from friends and people who genuinely cared about him. Smith recalled visiting Lee at his surprise 95th birthday party, which turned out to be the last time he ever saw him. “He almost made it to his 96th birthday.” But Smith says things became even more heartbreaking between that birthday and Lee’s death. He described footage of Lee being taken to conventions and sitting for hours signing comics, with someone beside him having to spell out his own name for him. “Stan Lee, S-T-A-N.” Smith said watching those moments was devastating, especially given everything Lee had contributed to the world. The man who created legendary superheroes deserved to spend his final years surrounded by people who truly cared about him.

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