I have just seen the sad news that John Romita Sr has died, broken by his son.
I say this with a heavy heart, My father passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is a legend in the art world and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. Please keep your thoughts and condolences here out of respect for my family.
— John Romita JR (@JrRomita) June 14, 2023
He was the greatest man I ever met. pic.twitter.com/Pe2K3ywbWX
He will be much missed but his legenedary artwork will live forever. Courtesy of Jonathan Ross, I especially like this self-portrait with so many of the Spider-Man cast:
A sad, sad day for those of us who grew up adoring and obsessing over Marvel comics. The great John Romita Sr has died. A wonderful artist and a truly beautiful, kind, generous, compassionate and thoughtful man. He was the rock that provided a gloriously rendered foundation to… pic.twitter.com/1R8W0y9lEm
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) June 14, 2023
