Celebrities React To Chadwick Boseman's Death

Feelings Drama

Transcript

00:00Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman passed away at age 43 on August 28, 2020.

00:06Boseman, who played King T'Challa in the critically acclaimed Marvel film,

00:10had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016, although he never spoke publicly about his

00:14diagnosis. A statement shared to his Twitter account read,

00:17A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all and brought you many of the films you

00:21have come to love so much. From Marshall 2 to 5 Bloods, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,

00:27and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.

00:31It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther.

00:35The South Carolina native led an extraordinary career in Hollywood before his passing,

00:40including notable roles like baseball legend Jackie Robinson in the biopic 42.

00:44It's just a bunch of crackpots still fighting the Civil War.

00:48As soon as the news about Chadwick Boseman's death was confirmed,

00:52fellow entertainers took to Twitter to share tributes to the accomplished actor.

00:56Scandal alum Kerry Washington wrote,

00:58A warrior of light till the very end, a true king, I am without words, may he rise in power.

01:03Ryan Reynolds also shared his condolences, writing,

01:06What a brutal loss.

01:07While comedian Wanda Sykes wrote,

01:09I am broken, praying for his family.

01:12This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown said,

01:14I don't have words, rest in peace bruh, thank you for all you did while you were here,

01:18thank you for being a friend, you are loved, you will be missed.

01:22Others honored Boseman's legacy in the film industry as well as his activism,

01:26like singer-songwriter John Legend, who tweeted,

01:28He brought grace, elegance, and power to everything he did.

01:31He always seemed to carry our ancestors with him, and now he joins them far too soon.

01:36Real Housewives star Monique Samuels shared photos of her son's Black Panther-inspired

01:40birthday party, writing,

01:42Like, wow, I'm in tears, and they won't stop,

01:44just thinking about what his role did for Black kids across the globe.

01:48A hero both on-screen and behind the scenes, Chadwick Boseman will forever be remembered

01:52as King T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther. Upon hearing news of their castmate's unexpected death,

01:57Boseman's fellow Avengers took to Twitter to honor his legacy. Captain America's Chris Evans tweeted,

02:02Chadwick was special, a true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist.

02:08He had so much amazing work still left to create. I'm endlessly grateful for our friendship.

02:12Chris Pratt stated on Instagram,

02:14My prayers go out to Chadwick's family and loved ones. The world will miss his tremendous talent.

02:19God rest his soul. Wakanda forever.

02:22Mark Ruffalo tweeted,

02:23All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound

02:27by the loss of Chadwick Boseman. What a man, and what an immense talent.

02:31Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel, also paid her respects on Twitter, writing,

02:36Chadwick was someone who radiated power and peace, who stood for so much more than himself,

02:41who took the time to really see how you were doing and gave words of encouragement when you felt unsure.

02:46I'm honored to have the memories I have, the conversations, the laughter. My heart is with

02:50you and your family. You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in power and peace, my friend."

02:55Several political figures also took to social media to remember Chadwick Boseman's activism.

03:00Before he passed, Chadwick Boseman's final social media post highlighted his excitement over

03:05Senator Kamala Harris' historic run for vice president, with a picture of the two and a

03:09simple capitalized YES. After Boseman's passing, Harris posted on Instagram,

03:14Heartbroken, my friend and fellow Howard University bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant,

03:19kind, learned, and humble. He left too early, but his life made a difference,

03:23sending my sincere condolences to his family. Former Vice President Joe Biden tweeted,

03:28The true power of Chadwick Boseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther

03:33to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they could be anything they want,

03:37even superheroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.

03:41Activist Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., also celebrated the impact

03:46Boseman's legacy will have on the Black community for generations to come, tweeting,

03:50We never know what people are enduring. Humans. We are wonders. Thank you, Chadwick,

03:54for gifting us with your greatness, in the midst of a painful struggle.

03:58Her brother, Martin Luther King III, added that, despite his four-year battle with colon cancer,

04:02Boseman, quote, kept fighting and he kept inspiring. He will be missed. He certainly will be.

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended