Iron Man Gravestone Approved By Marvel For Young Fan That Died Of Cancer

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Marvel granted the wish of a huge Iron Man fan who died of cancer.

A huge Iron Man fan who passed away of cancer will be buried with his favorite superhero watching over him. 

The decision came after the parents of Ollie Gardiner, the young boy who passed away, put in a request to Marvel asking if they could put his favorite character on the tombstone. According to Comic BookGardiner was a huge Star Wars and Marvel fan and his parents wanted to pay tribute to him by including one of his favorite characters at his final resting place.

Iron Man Gravestone Approved By Marvel For Young Fan That Died Of Cancer
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Ollie's parents, Pete and Jane Gardiner shared a message on Facebook talking about how they were able to make the touching tribute a reality, saying:

"We have just been through the process of ordering Ollie’s headstone and after his hero 'Ironman' had proved such an inspiration during Ollie’s treatment, we wanted him represented on the grave. After a little persuasion, the church said we could have him on a few conditions, one of which being that the Marvel Corporation gave their permission. I thought that would be impossible to obtain, but contacted them anyway. Two weeks later I received an email and not only did they give permission, but also offered their help in mediating with the Church of England. Such a lovely gesture. Ollie will be smiling down knowing his Young Marvel Fan Who Passed Away From Cancer Will Have Iron Man Watching Over Him

You can see the full Facebook post below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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