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5:05 pm PDT 8/30/2020
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Trilby Beresford
The ‘Black Panther’ actor passed away on Friday after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
Chadwick Boseman was remembered at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Saturday when Keke Palmer dedicated the show to the Black Panther actor who passed away on Friday of colon cancer at age 43.
“We dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit touched so many,” Palmer said. “He is a true hero, not just on screen, but in everything he did. His impact lives on forever.” That moment kicked off the show with a performance by The Weeknd.
Later in the event, footage of Boseman from the 2018 MTV VMAs was shown as he was referred to as a “real superhero.” The words “Rest in power” filled the screen, with a photo of a smiling Boseman and the years he lived: 1976-2020.
During the show, the Black Eyed Peas said “Wakanda Forever” in reference to Black Panther, in which Boseman played a king of Wakanda.
Boseman was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled the disease for four years while continuing to work on film projects, including Spike Lee’s. Give 5 Bloods and the upcoming Netflix drama Ma Rainey’s black ass.
Among the big wins of the night, Video of the Year went to The Weeknd for “Blinding Lights,” while Lady Gaga won the Artist of the Year award.
This year’s VMAs featured outdoor performances by artists such as Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and BTS, all of which occurred in different locations in New York to pay tribute to the city that was severely hit in the early days. months of the viral. outbreak.
Hosted by Scammers actress Keke Palmer, the VMAs aired simultaneously through multiple ViacomCBS brands, including VH1 and Comedy Central.
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