Angela Bassett remembers 'Black Panther' co-star Chadwick Boseman

Angela Bassett memorably played Ramonda, the mother of Chadwick Boseman's character T'Challa, in the movie "Black Panther." She recently spoke to Yahoo Entertainment about the actor's death earlier this year, and the legacy he leaves behind.

"He gave the full measure of himself, of his abilities, of his talent, of his heart, of his spirit, of his deep-abiding limitless soul to that project," she said of Boseman's work on "Black Panther."

She added, "He was truly one of the most special individuals ... that I've ever met in my life. He touched so many in such a understated and beautiful way. We're all capable of that."

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- How are you feeling today, mother?

- Proud. Your father and I will talk about this day all the time.

KEVIN POLOWY: Angela, we lost a king this year with the passing of Chadwick Boseman. What can you say about Chad in your experience working with him on "Black Panther?"

ANGELA BASSETT: Oh, my gosh. He gave the full measure of himself, of his abilities, of his talent, of his heart, of his spirit, of his deep, abiding, limitless soul to that project. But I imagine he did that with whatever project he found himself in, whatever conversation he found himself in, whatever relationship he endeavored.

He was truly one of the most special individuals create-- creations that I have ever met in my life. I love the outpouring of love from the world in recognition of him, but it's-- it's because he was-- his well was just so deep. And he touched so many in such a understated, beautiful way. We're all capable of that.

KEVIN POLOWY: Thank you for that. I-- I can attest to it. Chad was-- he was actually a really good friend of mine, so I-- yeah.

He was part of our family, so I feel you. Thank you for sharing that. I really-- I really appreciate that.

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