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MANILA, Philippines – The sports world mourned the death of Chadwick Boseman and athletes from various sports paid their respects to the beloved Hollywood actor.
Boseman, who did not speak about his illness, died Saturday (Manila time) of colon cancer. He was 43 years old.
You brought together millions and millions of people to entertain us, educate us, see ourselves, make us laugh, smile and feel empowered. Thank you. Chadwick forever. pic.twitter.com/MB5d8A4gBR
– Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) August 29, 2020
A great genuine person #Rest in peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/HxXdpLtm0z
– Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) August 29, 2020
Among his many depictions is baseball icon Jackie Robinson in the 2013 film “42.” Boseman passed away on the same day as Major League Baseball’s annual Jackie Robinson Day celebration.
Photo from the Los Angeles Dodgers Twitter account
We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. His momentous performance in “42” will stand the test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle for telling Jackie’s story to audiences for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/8oU7QpdLSE
– MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
Robinson was the first African American to play MLB in the modern era and break the baseball color line as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
From playing legendary figures to becoming one, we will never forget his iconic portrayal as Jackie Robinson and his many inspiring roles. We will miss you, Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/NY2sKMcJIb
– Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 29, 2020
Boseman, who also played Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had also expressed his opinion on the fight against racism and social injustice.
Aside from his connection to baseball, Boseman also developed a good relationship with NBA players.
During the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest, Boseman added theatricality when he gave Victor Oladipo a Black Panther mask and gestured “Wakanda Forever” before the Indiana Pacers guard made his dunk attempt.
Boseman was also among the judges at the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest.
The NBA mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman, a great friend of the NBA family. pic.twitter.com/DUbat6plz0
– NBA (@NBA) August 29, 2020
Smh, a lot is happening right now ……. RIH #Black Panther https://t.co/Vh9WvZz1bP
– Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) August 29, 2020
I just met you for the first time on All Star … I never stopped having this smile on your face … 😭😭🙏🏽 https://t.co/aYxDjEJHuV
– Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 29, 2020
Heartbreak Another legend and inspiration for millions taken too soon. RIP 💔💔💔 https://t.co/P7hIRgcsEl
– Kevin Love (@kevinlove) August 29, 2020
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