Remembering Chadwick Boseman: Celebrities Pay Tribute to the 'Black Panther' Actor

Celebrities are paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman, following the Black Panther actor’s tragic passing over the weekend.

The 43-year-old died after a four-year-battle with colon cancer, which he chose to keep private.

Chadwick had small roles in television, before landing the role of baseball icon Jackie Robinson in ’42’, and soul legend James Brown in ‘Get on Up’.

In 2018, he landed the role that we would become most known for, playing T’Challa, the king of Wakanda, in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’. The movie was the first superhero movie to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards, and was a cultural milestone with a largely black cast and a black director.

His Marvel co-stars, former President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, The Rock, and many others have posted touching tributes to Chadwick on social media.

Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years. https://t.co/KazXV1e7l7

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 29, 2020

Only Chadwick could embody Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and T’Challa. He, too, knew what it meant to persevere. To summon real strength. And he belongs right there with them as a hero—for Black kids and for all our kids. There’s no better gift to give our world. ? pic.twitter.com/t2tjZDMxNT

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 29, 2020

The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 29, 2020

Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/C5xGkUi9oZ

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 29, 2020

This was amazing. @chadwickboseman surprises #BlackPanther fans while they say what the movie means to them. pic.twitter.com/ZXnfLuV83f

— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) March 1, 2018

Beyond painful. Rest in Power, King. https://t.co/jonGfW15i7

— Black Lives Matter (BLM) (@Blklivesmatter) August 29, 2020

This is a crushing blow.

— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) August 29, 2020

This broke me.

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 29, 2020

I am broken. Praying for his family. ?? https://t.co/2sx4iTquJd

— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) August 29, 2020

Hard to hear about this.
Rest in love, brother.
Thank you for shining your light and sharing your talent with the world. My love and strength to your family. https://t.co/hNAWav7Cq8

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 29, 2020

An immeasurable loss. From "Black Panther" to "Da 5 Bloods," Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time. pic.twitter.com/vRXxYU8Tbr

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 29, 2020

Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxz

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 29, 2020

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All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020

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— Brie Larson (@brielarson) August 29, 2020

Such a brutal loss. RIP, Chadwick.

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 29, 2020

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I’m gonna have to tell Cy, Bowie and Zen that T’Challa has passed. What other king can I tell them about now? pic.twitter.com/AFEFxJOFd5

— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) August 29, 2020

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What a gentle gifted SOUL. Showing us all that Greatness in between surgeries and chemo. The courage, the strength, the Power it takes to do that. This is what Dignity looks like. https://t.co/U3OOnJVS42

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 29, 2020

THANK YOU @chadwickboseman for all you gave us. We needed it & will always cherish it! A talented & giving artist & brother who will be sorely missed RIP

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 29, 2020

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Chadwick Boseman brought history to life on the silver screen, from Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall.

As Black Panther, he was also a superhero to many.

And despite his 4 year long battle with cancer, he kept fighting and he kept inspiring. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/f0Tc8ByaXj

— Martin Luther King III (@OfficialMLK3) August 29, 2020

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Chadwick…..no words to express my devastation of losing you. Your talent, your spirit, your heart, your authenticity……..It was an honor working beside you, getting to know you….Rest well prince…May flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest. I love you! pic.twitter.com/6abglPBOsh

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 29, 2020

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— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) August 29, 2020

A warrior of light til the very end. A true king. I am without words. May he rise in power. https://t.co/50nfbvZpAq

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 29, 2020

The news of Chadwick passing has devasted us all. Like a true hero he fought his battle to the end and never stopped gifting us his incredible talent.
He was a king in real life and on screen, the world will miss him dearly. RIP #ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/xccofXeu38

— VERSACE (@Versace) August 29, 2020

We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of #chadwickboseman — an extraordinary talent, and one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met. He brought enormous strength, dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther; shattering myths and stereotypes,

— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) August 29, 2020

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I’m so shocked and heartbroken about Chadwick. He was such a bright light, such a gifted performer. He brought grace, elegance and power to everything he did. He always seemed to carry our ancestors with him. And now he joins them far too soon.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 29, 2020

Wakanda Forever.

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) August 29, 2020

Truly a gentleman superstar on screen and in life. Pure excellence and class and grace. https://t.co/yTCGrwZaJM

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 29, 2020