Hollywood figures and entertainment moguls have paid a tribute to Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman after the actor’s tragic death at the age of 43.
In a flood of emotional tributes posted online after it was revealed that Boseman had died from colon cancer, Hollywood dubbed their fellow actor a “beautiful,” “talented,” and “sincere human being.”
The young actor’s death was announced by his representatives who confirmed that the Da 5 Bloods star passed away on Friday as he was surrounded by his loved ones.
“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage 4,” the statement shared on the actor’s twitter account read.
Following the shocking announcement, renowned Hollywood figures have rallied in leading tributes to the 43-year-old actor.
“It was the highest honor getting to work with you and getting to know you. What a generous and sincere human being,” the Avengers: Endgame’s Mark Ruffalo wrote. “You believed in the sacred nature of the work and gave your all. Much love to your family. And much love from all of us left here.”
“Here’s to an incredible man with immeasurable talent, who leaned into life regardless of his personal battles. You never truly know what the people around you might be going through – treat them with kindness and cherish every minute you have together,” Catwoman actress Halle Berry expressed.
Branding the actor “brilliant, beautiful, artistic mind,” TV host and comedian Aisha Tyler said: “This is such a premature and terrible loss. What a brilliant, beautiful, artistic mind departed us today. So much beauty in such a short period of time. Thank you Chadwick.”
Paying respect to the deceased actor was also Marvel Entertainment who suggested that Chadwick’s “legacy will live on forever.”
“Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace,” the entertainment company tweeted.
Among dozens of other prominent figures who paid a tribute to Chadwick was also The Goonies actor Sean Astin who wrote:
“I’m so so sorry to read this awful news. Chadwick’s King will reign forever in the hearts of everyone who experienced one of the most important American films ever made. On behalf of my family, we send deep sympathy and love to his family and loved ones.”
“Thank you for being a real one fam… Truly hate we didn’t find that project for us to do together RIP Chadwick!!!! Will miss those hilarious real convos we would have anytime we saw each other!!! Praying for the fam!!!!” Get Out’s Lil Rel Howery expressed.
“Chadwick was really out here shooting all of these huge action movies while fighting stage 4 colon cancer. Man. Strong isn’t even the word,” film director, producer, and writer Matthew A. Cherry added.
Iconic filmmaker Kevin Smith wrote: “I met Chadwick the day Stan put his hand and footprints into the Chinese Theater Forecourt. He was nice and a little nervous, but very regal – like T’challa. And so talented. This is heartbreaking. 43 is too to die. My heart goes out to his family and fellow fans tonight.”
Sending prayers to Chadwick’s family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.
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