Actor Robert Downey Jr and directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who worked with Chadwick Boseman on Marvel films, have paid tribute to the actor, who died of cancer on August 28. Chadwick made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Russo brothers. directed Captain America: Civil War in 2016.
Downey shared a short video of himself leaning on the Black Panther star’s shoulder and wrote in his caption: “Mr. Boseman leveled the playing field as he fought for his life … That’s heroism … I’ll remember the good times, the laughs, and the way the game changed … ”Several actors reacted to the star’s Instagram post by Iron Man. Josh Brolin, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jamie Foxx all left broken heart emojis in the comments section.
The Russians took to Twitter to share a couple of behind-the-scenes photos with Chadwick and wrote: “Chadwick was such an elegant man with great integrity and tremendous talent. He inspired an entire generation to stand up and be king. Honor him by emulating him, show kindness and love to others. Share your talents in ways that make an impact. Always strive to be a light in the dark. “
Chadwick was such an elegant man with great integrity and tremendous talent. He inspired an entire generation to stand up and be king. Honor him by emulating him, show kindness and love to others. Share your talents in ways that make an impact. Always strive to be a light in the dark. pic.twitter.com/8XRpRejnf7
– Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) August 29, 2020
Several other Marvel stars also paid tribute to the actor. War Machine actor Don Cheadle wrote on his social media: “I’ll miss you, birthday brother. You were always light and love to me. “Star Lord Chris Pratt expressed his prayers for Boseman’s family and loved ones. Hulk star Mark Ruffalo said in a statement:” It was a great honor working with you and meeting you. such a generous and sincere human being. You believed in the sacred nature of work and gave it your all. ”Gamora actress Zoe Saldana described him as a“ king. ”Captain Marvel Brie Larson called Boseman“ someone who radiated power and peace. ” and “represented so much more than himself.” Captain America Chris Evans posted a message sharing that he was “absolutely devastated,” calling Boseman a “true original.” Thor actor Chris Hemsworth called his death “absolutely heartbreaking. “He added that Boseman was” one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met. “
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Shang-Chi star Simu Liu, another person of color who will star in a Marvel movie, wrote on Twitter that he would not have landed the role had it not been for Chadwick. “I want to be crystal clear,” she wrote, “without Chadwick, and what she gave her character, there is no Shang Chi. Period. My career is based on the coattails of a great man. I wish I had the opportunity to tell him in person, but I will always fight for him, my Eternal King. “
Chadwick was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016, his family said in a statement. Fans noted that the best work of his career came at a time when he was fighting a private battle with the disease.
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