August 29, 2020, 11:30 AM
‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman died at 43 after a 4-year fight with colon cancer.
Tributes pour in after the actor's passing
Celebrities are remembering the actor with their heartfelt tributes.
They include actors Dwayne Johnson, Don Cheadle, directors Jordan Peele and NiaCosta, and singer-songwriter Khalid:
Hard to hear about this.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 29, 2020
Rest in love, brother.
Thank you for shining your light and sharing your talent with the world. My love and strength to your family. https://t.co/hNAWav7Cq8
RIP Chadwick Boseman.
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) August 29, 2020
This is so unbelievable, sending love & light to your family 🙏🏾💔
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/awX3DiTVwn
— Don "but not forgotten" Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 29, 2020
This is a crushing blow.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) August 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/NiaDaCosta/status/1299533282619555842
Many, such as actor Matt Lanter, are also using the hashtag '#WakandaForever' to pay tribute to the 'Black Panther actor'.
Shocked to hear the sad news of Chadwick Boseman. Thinking of his family right now. #WakandaForever
— Matt Lanter (@MattLanter) August 29, 2020
On Twitter, the top 5 trending topics are all related to Boseman's passing as people pay their tributes to the actor:
On Instagram, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star Zoe Saldana said "I will tell my sons about you forever" and went on to add that Boseman was one of the classiest men she met in her life.
Saldana added:
It was an honor to have shared minutes with you on screen and to have crossed paths with you during press. Though our acquaintance was light you always left a lasting impression because of your energy, poise and gentle manner.
Two other 'Black Panther' stars, Angela Bassett and Viola Daivs, who acted side-by-side with Boseman in the movie, paid their tribute on Instagram and Twitter respectively.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEdWTTlDysD/
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/6abglPBOsh
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 29, 2020
Passed after 4-year fight with colon cancer
According to a post on his official Instagram account, the actor's death was attributed to his colon cancer which progressed from Stage 3 to Stage 4 cancer from 2016 to 2020.
The actor is well-known for his role as lead character, King T’Challa in Black Panther, who was a Marvel superhero.
He is also known for roles, such as Marshall to Da 5 Bloods and August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
In the post, it was revealed that the roles were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.
He died in his home, surrounded by his wife and family.
Tributes continue to pour in online on social media for the actor.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEdLs05FWTn/
Top photos via chadwickboseman/Instagram
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