Marvel Studios Pays Tribute to Steve Ditko, the Late ‘Doctor Strange’ and ‘Spider-Man’ Creator
It is with heavy heart that we share the report that Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator Steve Ditko has passed away at the age of 90 due to complications from a heart disease. Marvel Studios, who have just learned of this death, have shared an image thanking him for his work.
The image, shared through Twitter, emphasizes Ditko’s role in creating the character of Spider-Man:
Thank you Steve. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/zuhxXDOl79
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 7, 2018
In addition, current Spider-Man actor Tom Holland also sent his condolences:
We all want to leave our mark on the world – this guy crushed it.
He made so many people so happy and changed lives – most of all, mine!
Thank you Steve – your life lives on man, thank you— Tom Holland (@TomHolland1996) July 8, 2018
Ditko is survived by his nephew, who also goes by the name Steve Ditko. He will be missed.
Spider-Man: Far From Home will be released on July 5, 2019. A sequel to Doctor Strange is also in development for an unspecified release date.
Grant Davis is a freelance writer who has covered entertainment news for more than seven years. His articles have frequently appeared in Star Wars News Net as well as as other entertainment-related websites. As someone who grew up on Star Wars and comic book movies, he’s completely thrilled with the current era of genre entertainment.
