The Bell Tolls for Chadwick Boseman
The actor, known most for his role as King T’challa, died this evening after a 4 year battle with colon cancer.
Though Black Panther brought him into the international spotlight, Boseman’s career was filled with other powerful characters from real life – Jackie Robinson, James Brown, Thurgood Marshall – and fiction. He filmed Civil War, Marshall, Black Panther, Infinity War, Endgame, 21 Bridges and Da 5 Bloods while going through treatment including chemo and multiple surgeries. This is a heartbreaking loss of an artist that was a fighter on and off the screen.
Today is a heavy day – it is the anniversary of Emmet Till’s death in 1955, MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, what would have been Jack Kirby’s 103rd birthday, and now the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
I am currently at a loss for words, so I’ll let those that knew and worked with him do the talking.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
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.
Advertisement— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) August 29, 2020
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.
Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
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We love you, Chadwick. Your legacy will never die. #ripchadwickboseman
Advertisement— Lena Waithe (@LenaWaithe) August 29, 2020
My prayers go out to Chadwick’s family and loved ones. The world will miss his tremendous talent. God rest his soul. #wakandaforever https://t.co/j5JWSeiqd5
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) August 29, 2020
i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god … ✌🏿♥️✊🏿 🙅🏿♂️ forever and ever … https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwn
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) 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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I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed. 🤜🏿🤛🏿 https://t.co/8rK4dWmorq
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) August 29, 2020
Devastating news. We lost a great one. Takoto mai rā e Āriki. #chadwickboseman
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) August 29, 2020
I’m telling you some folks come here & do extraordinary things in a limited amount of time, @chadwickboseman changed lives with his art, his impact will be felt forever! https://t.co/CuL9UfSLLH
— bevysmith (@bevysmith) August 29, 2020