The death of actor Chadwick Boseman has been mourned by thousands. Actors, politicians, athletes and corporations came out to pay tribute to the star, who died on Saturday after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Among those who left messages on social media were his Avengers co-stars Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo and Chris Pratt. US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said in a tweet that Boseman’s power was “greater than anything we see on the screen.”
Here are some tributes:
All I have to say is that the accumulated tragedies this year have only deepened with the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the greats of all time and your greatness was only beginning. Lord i love you Rest in power, King. – Mark Ruffalo, Hulk actor and co-star of Boseman’s Marvel universe.
All I have to say is that the tragedies accumulated this year have only been deepened by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the greats of all time and your greatness was only beginning. Lord i love you Rest in power, King.
– Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
I’ll miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. OMG Don Cheadle, co-star of Boseman’s Marvel universe.
I am absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply engaged and constantly curious artist. He had a lot of incredible work to create. I am infinitely grateful for our friendship. Rest in Power, King: Chris Evans, Captain America actor and co-star of Boseman’s Marvel universe.
I am absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.
Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply engaged and constantly curious artist. He had a lot of incredible work to create. I am infinitely grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z
– Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
Chadwick’s passing is absolutely devastating. He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend. Every time he walked on set, he radiated charisma and joy, and every time he appeared on screen, he created something truly indelible. He embodied many incredible people in his work, and no one was better at bringing great men to life. He was as smart, kind, powerful, and strong as anyone he portrayed. Now he takes his place alongside them as an icon for the ages. The Marvel Studios family deeply mourns your loss and we are grieving with your family tonight. – Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios.
I’ll have to tell Cy, Bowie and Zen that T’Challa has passed away. What other king can I tell you about now? – Zoe Saldaña
Such a brutal loss. RIP, Chadwick. – Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool actor.
My prayers go out to the family and loved ones of Chadwick. The world will miss his tremendous talent. God rest his soul. #wakandaforever – Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy actor and co-star of Boseman’s Marvel universe.
Devastating news. We lost a great one. Takoto mai rā e Āriki. – Taika Waititi, director of Thor: Ragnarok.
In our brief interactions, a blessed and magnificent soul. – Guillermo del Toro, director of The Shape of Water.
Have a beautiful return, King. We will miss you so much. – Ava DuVernay, director of When They See Us.
The true power of @chadwickboseman was greater than anything we saw on screen. From Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them that they can be anything they want, even superheroes. Jill and I are praying for her loved ones at this difficult time. – Joe Biden, Democratic presidential candidate.
With a broken heart. My friend and partner Bison Chadwick Boseman was bright, kind, cultured, and humble. He left too soon, but his life made a difference. Sending my condolences to his family. – Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential candidate.
I have no words. Rest in peace, Bruh. Thank you for everything you did while you were here. Thanks for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed. – Sterling K Brown, co-star of Boseman’s Black Panther.
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts go out to the Chadwick Boseman family. Your legacy will live forever. Rest in peace. – Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios
Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t be worse … A gifted man has left too soon. His memory will burn fiercely … from here to eternity. – Mark Hamill
This brother here. Wow. Speechless. This life. – Jeffrey Wright, Batman actor.
When Ryan Coogler first introduced the cast of Black Panther at ComicCon in 2016, he was lying on the ground in the dark watching, crying, knowing he was witnessing the history of cinema. I felt so much hope. Losing Chadwick Boseman now, in these times, is indescribably sad. – Scott Derrickson, director of Doctor Strange.
I met Chadwick the day Stan put his hand and fingerprints on the esplanade of the Chinese Theater. He was nice and a little edgy, but very regal, like T’challa. And so talented. This is heartbreaking. 43 is too much to die for. My heart goes out to his family and fellow fans tonight. – Kevin Smith, Director of Clerks.
Also read: Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer at age 43
Boseman became a household name after appearing as the Marvel superhero Black Panther in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, and then in director Ryan Coogler’s 2018 film, which grossed more than $ 1.3 billion worldwide. . He followed up with two more appearances as the character from Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. His most recent film appearance was in director Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, which premiered on Netflix earlier this year.
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several others, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. “
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