- On Friday, August 28, people around the world were shocked by the news that Chadwick Boseman had passed away at 43.
- The actor, who starred in Marvel's wildly successful Black Panther movie, as well as other hits like 42 and Get On Up, had been privately battling colon cancer for four years prior to his death.
- News of Boseman's death was met by shock and sadness from fans and former co-stars, as well as other celebrities and prominent figures and organizations.
On Friday night, fans were shocked to learn that Chadwick Boseman had passed away at the young age of 43. Boseman was best known for starring as Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he also played several real-life Black icons, including Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and James Brown.
The late actor's family broke the news in a statement shared to his social media accounts, explaining that he had been privately battling colon cancer since being diagnosed in 2016:
pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5aiAugust 29, 2020
The news was met with an outpouring of grief from Boseman's fans and former costars, as well as other celebrities and prominent figures and organizations. Here, we've collected just a small sample of the heartfelt tributes those who loved Boseman have shared in his honor.
Sterling K. Brown
I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed. 🤜🏿🤛🏿 https://t.co/8rK4dWmorqAugust 29, 2020
Angela Bassett
The NAACP
For showing us how to conquer adversity with grace...For showing us how to "Say it Loud!"...For show us how to walk as a King, without losing the common touch....For showing us just how powerful we are...Thank you #ChadwickBoseman #RestInPower #BlackPantherForever pic.twitter.com/1caXoClnhcAugust 29, 2020
Zoe Saldana
Don Cheadle
i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god ... ✌🏿♥️✊🏿 🙅🏿♂️ forever and ever ... https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwnAugust 29, 2020
Kamala Harris
Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/C5xGkUi9oZAugust 29, 2020
Oprah Winfrey
What a gentle gifted SOUL. Showing us all that Greatness in between surgeries and chemo. The courage, the strength, the Power it takes to do that. This is what Dignity looks like. https://t.co/U3OOnJVS42August 29, 2020
Kerry Washington
A warrior of light til the very end. A true king. I am without words. May he rise in power. https://t.co/50nfbvZpAqAugust 29, 2020
Jesse Williams
Brie Larson
Halle Berry
Here’s to an incredible man with immeasurable talent, who leaned into life regardless of his personal battles. You never truly know what the people around you might be going through - treat them with kindness and cherish every minute you have together. RIP #ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/NaNC5GKuutAugust 29, 2020
Jamie Foxx
Ava DuVernay
May you have a beautiful return, King. We will miss you so. pic.twitter.com/jdip3RHoXbAugust 29, 2020
Joe Biden
Jason Momoa
Marvel Studios
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxzAugust 29, 2020
John Legend
I’m so shocked and heartbroken about Chadwick. He was such a bright light, such a gifted performer. He brought grace, elegance and power to everything he did. He always seemed to carry our ancestors with him. And now he joins them far too soon.August 29, 2020
Chris Evans
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66ZAugust 29, 2020
Viola Davis
Chadwick.....no words to express my devastation of losing you. Your talent, your spirit, your heart, your authenticity........It was an honor working beside you, getting to know you....Rest well prince...May flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest. I love you! 💛💛💛 pic.twitter.com/6abglPBOshAugust 29, 2020
Whoopi Goldberg
1 of my all time favorite people on the planet Chadwick Boseman has passed away after a 4 years of fighting cancer. An wonderful actor & a truly nice man. R.IP. condolences to his familyAugust 29, 2020
Mark Ruffalo
All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.August 29, 2020
Tracee Ellis Ross
Chris Pratt
Bradley Whitford
Only occasionally an actor comes along whose limitless talent is indistinguishable from their humanity. https://t.co/dwLMxcZgAgAugust 29, 2020
Kate Hudson
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