An iconic man of many talents from El Paso, Texas, has passed away and left his family and friends in mourning.

Jay J. Armes, a world-renowned private investigator who was dubbed a "real-life superhero," has died at the age of 92, according to KFOX.

The sad news was announced on Thursday by his son in a lengthy social media post that outlined some of the legendary man's many accomplishments.

An "amazing individual who lived an equally amazing life"

In a Facebook post, Jay J. Armes III wrote, "With a heavy heart, I post this message to my family, friends, and others. Although I always knew that someday I would have to do this, the difficulty of this moment has not fully set in. My father, Jay J. Armes Sr. has been called to be with our Lord. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family."

"While it is easy to be sad at his passing, in light of the many crazy things that he survived over the years, and the countless dangerous cases that he worked on around the world, none of us ever imagined that he would be blessed to live to the age of 92," he continued.

KTSM reported that Armes III noted how his father had previously specified that he didn't want a big deal made over his eventual death or even a long obituary, but the son wrote, "Despite that sentiment, I feel it necessary to say a few words about my father. He was truly an amazing individual who lived an equally amazing life. And, he most certainly did it HIS way."

A man of many talents and trades

Armes Sr. was born to working-class parents who both died when he was young, and that tragedy was further compounded when he also lost both of his hands at age 12 in an accidental explosion, with his missing hands being replaced by hook-like prosthetics that eventually added to his fame and mystery.

"Despite that tragic accident, my father never allowed that to slow him down in any way. The loss of his hands did, however, change him in a very profound way. It instilled a burning desire to be the best at everything he did," Armes III wrote. "My father went on to become one of the best, most recognized, and most respected Private Investigators in the world. He spent his entire life working on seemingly impossible cases around the globe."

"As if that wasn't remarkable enough, he was an Actor, a successful Businessman, a Night Club owner, a Bodyguard, a Security Company Operator, a Deputy Constable, a best-selling Author, a Magazine Publisher, a two-term City Councilman, a US Government Security Contractor, a wild animal trainer, a car enthusiast, father, and proud grandfather," he continued. "He was a silent patron in his community, focusing his interests on his church, the elderly, and orphans. He is also the only Private Investigator in history to have an action figure modeled after him. That action figure sold in stores around the world right next to Evil Kenivel's!"

The son also noted that his father was a "prankster" with a "great sense of humor" whose favorite hobby when he wasn't working was raising exotic wild animals at his home in El Paso.

His work was his life, however, "always came first and foremost. Although that work ethic made it incredibly difficult for us as a family, especially for my mother, it was the driving force behind his success. My father took every case personally and helped thousands of people throughout his 67-year career. His private investigation firm, The Investigators, was one of the longest-running, privately owned PI firms in the world."

A real-life superhero

KVIA reported that Armes III wrote in his post, "Everyone believes that their father is a superhero. My father actually was one."

He went on to recall a conversation he once had with Marvel comics creator Stan Lee, who noted how all superheroes seemingly derive their superpowers from a tragic accident of some sort, and how Armes Sr. had developed "super sleuth" abilities in real life from the loss of his hands at a young age. The son wrote, "I never looked at my father's accident that way, but it took Stan Lee to truly put things into perspective for me."

"Although my father will be missed, his impact on others and this world will last for many years to come," he concluded. "His legacy lives on through me, not merely as his son, but as his star pupil. As an international Private Investigator, trained by the man himself, I am proud to not only share his name but to carry on his life's work through my own agency. I love you, Dad."