Joan Boocock Lee was a famous and high-profile woman who lived a life filled with love, adventure, and creativity. She was a British-American model and voice actress, best known for being the wife of comic book legend Stan Lee.
She was also the muse and inspiration for some of his most iconic characters, such as the Fantastic Four and Gwen Stacy.
She has a cheerful personality, a great sense of humor, and a love of literature and art. She is also a loving mother, loyal friend, and supportive partner to Stan, who calls her his superhero.
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- Full name: Joan Clayton Boocock Lee
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1922
- Age: 101 (as of 2023)
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Nationality: British American
- Occupation: Model, voice actor
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Parents: Alfred Clayton Boocock and Gladys Clayton
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Sanford Dov Weiss (married 1943, annulled 1947), Stan Lee (married 1947, died 2017)
- Children: Joan Celia Lee (born 1950), Jane Lee (born 1953; died 1953)
- Marital status: Widowed
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Joan Boocock Lee was born on February 5, 1922 in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and her estimated age at death in 2023 would be 101 years old.
The only child of businessman Alfred Clayton Boocock and housewife Gladys Clayton, she grew up in a comfortable, cultured environment, surrounded by books and art.
She attended the prestigious St. Margaret’s School in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she excelled in academics and extracurricular activities.
She developed a love of literature, especially the works of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen.
She also had a talent for drama and poetry and participated in several school plays and recital performances. After graduating from high school in 1939, she decided to pursue a career in modeling.
Personal life
Joan Boocock Lee had a very romantic personal life. She was married twice. She met her first husband, American soldier Sanford Dov Weiss, in London during World War II.
They married in 1943, but the marriage was unhappy and short-lived. Joan soon realized that she had married Wes on a whim and that they had nothing in common.
She also felt lonely and bored because Wes was often away at work. She filed for divorce in 1947 and moved to New York City to start a new life.
There she met her second real husband, Stan Lee, a young writer at Timely Comics, the precursor to Marvel Comics.
The two of them fell in love at first sight. On December 5, 1947, they had a simple wedding at City Hall and moved into a small apartment in Manhattan.
They had two daughters, Joan Celia, born in 1950, and Jan, born in 1953. Unfortunately, Jan died soon after birth from complications, leaving the couple heartbroken. They did not have any more children, but they remained close and supportive of each other.
Joan Boocock Lee was Stan Lee’s soul mate, best friend and confidant. She encouraged him to pursue his dreams and ambitions and helped him overcome his doubts and fears.
She was also the inspiration for some of his most famous and beloved characters, e.g. Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and X-Men.
She influenced his writing style, sense of humor, and vision of strong, independent female characters. She also shared his love of comics, movies, and pop culture, often accompanying him to conventions, events, and interviews.
Their marriage was a happy one filled with love and mutual respect, and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2017, just a few months before Joan’s death.
Profession
Joan Boocock Lee is a successful and multifaceted model and voice actress. She began her modeling career in London and has worked for various agencies and magazines.
She was renowned for her beauty, grace and grace, and was often compared to Vivien Leigh and Katharine Hepburn.
She has modeled for a variety of products, such as hats, gloves, dresses, and jewelry. She has also appeared in advertisements and commercials, such as for Lux soap and Chesterfield cigarettes.
She continued her modeling career in New York and branched out into acting and voiceover work.
In 1958, she made her film debut in a small role Cool and Crazydirected by William Witney. She has also appeared in television shows such as The Hulk and The Simpsonsletting her play a cameo role.
She was more active and successful as a voice actress, especially in the 1990s, when she voiced several Marvel animated shows, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.
She has voiced characters such as Mrs. Webber, Miss Forbes, Miss America, and Agatha Harkness. She has also voiced documentaries and audiobooks such as Stan Lee’s Amazing Marvel Universe and Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics.
She retired from acting in the early 2000s, but occasionally appeared with Stan at public events and conferences.
net worth
Joan Boocock Lee’s net worth at the time of her death was estimated to be $10 million.
Her wealth is derived from her modeling and voice-over careers, as well as her holdings in Stan Lee’s fortune.
die
On July 6, 2017, Joan Boocock Lee died of a stroke at the age of 95. She was hospitalized in Los Angeles and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends.
She was cremated and her ashes were buried with Stan, who died a year later, on November 12, 2018.
They are buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, California. She was mourned and remembered by many fans and celebrities who praised her legacy and her impact on the Marvel Universe and pop culture.
She also had a cameo in the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, where she starred alongside Stan as a young woman in the 1970s.
dispute
Joan Boocock Lee has faced several legal issues and disputes, mostly related to Stan Lee’s business and estate.
She was sued by Stan Lee Media, the company he co-founded in 1998 but left in 2001 after the company went bankrupt and was accused of fraud.
The company claims that Stan has transferred the copyright to his characters and creations to them, and they are entitled to a share of profits from Marvel films and merchandise.
Joan was named as a co-defendant in the lawsuit along with Stan and Marvel. Several courts dismissed the lawsuit, which was eventually settled in 2013.
She also had some run-ins with some of Stan’s co-workers and managers, whom she suspected of taking advantage of and manipulating him, especially in his later years.
She accused them of stealing Stan’s money, possessions and memorabilia, and cutting him off from his family and friends.
She also accused them of forging Stan’s signature and making him sign contracts and documents that he did not understand or agree to. She tried to protect Stan and his interests and filed several lawsuits and restraining orders against them.
She also fired some of the attorneys and hired new attorneys and agents for Stan. She was also supported by her daughter, June Celia, who also claimed that Stan was a victim of elder abuse and fraud.
Social Media
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Filmography
- Cool and Crazy
- The Hulk
- Spider-Man
- Iron Man
- Fantastic Four
- X-Men
