(CNN) – One of the last times Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan spoke, Boseman said they were linked forever, Jordan wrote on Instagram Monday.
Jordan, who starred alongside Boseman in “Black Panther,” paid a moving tribute to the late actor, who died last Friday after being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016.
“I wish we had more time,” Jordan wrote in his post, which included several photos of the two together.
Boseman was seen as a superhero both on and off screen. His passing left many, including his co-stars and fans, in mourning.
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I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug… everything. I wish we had more time. One of the last times we spoke, you said that we were linked forever, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever. From almost the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16 years old, they paved the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create a legacy. And whether you knew it or not … I’ve been watching, learning, and constantly motivated by your greatness. I wish we had more time. Everything you’ve given the world … the legends and heroes you’ve shown us to be … will live forever. But what hurts the most is that now I understand what a legend and a hero YOU are. In spite of everything, you never lost sight of what you loved the most. You cared about your family, your friends, your job, your spirit. You cared about the children, the community, our culture and humanity. You cared about me. You are my older brother, but I never had a chance to tell you or give you the flowers while you were here. I wish we had more time. I am now more aware than ever that time is short with the people we love and admire. I will miss your honesty, your generosity, your sense of humor, and your incredible gifts. I will miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes. I spend the rest of my days living like you. With grace, courage and without regrets. “Is this your king !?” Yes. he . it is! Rest in power brother.
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“From almost the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16, you paved the way for me,” Jordan wrote. “You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create a legacy. And whether or not you knew it … I’ve been watching, learning, and constantly motivated by your greatness.”
What hurt Jordan the most, he said, was the fact that Boseman still made movies and even visited children battling cancer while he himself battled the disease in private.
“Through it all, you never lost sight of what you loved the most. You cared about your family, your friends, your craft, your spirit. You cared about the children, the community, our culture and humanity,” Jordan wrote. “You cared about me.”
He said he will dedicate the rest of his life to living as Boseman did, “with grace, courage and without regret.”
Jordan ended his tribute with the famous line of Erik Killmonger, the villain he played in “Black Panther.”
‘”‘ Is this your king? ‘” Jordan wrote. “Yes. It is! Rest in power, brother.”
This story was first published on CNN.com, “Michael B. Jordan Pays Powerful Tribute to Chadwick Boseman.”
