RIP King: Fans, Friends, Celebrities Mourn Loss of 'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman
A heartbroken world grieved the loss Friday of actor Chadwick Boseman far too young to cancer at the age of 43.
Twitter overflowed with homages, movie clips and Boseman’s scenes on “Saturday Night Live” and “The Tonight Show.”
The “Black Panther” and “42” star was remembered for his compelling talent and huge heart. He continued to give to his craft and to others everything he could, even as he faced his own formidable health challenge.
“This broke me,” tweeted “Insecure” actress Issa Rae.
This broke me.
— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 29, 2020
Marvel, the studio behind “Black Panther,” posted a memorial photo on Instagram.
On Saturday, former President Barack Obama honored Boseman in a tweet recalling a time when the actor visited the White House.
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
Numerous other public figures, celebrities and institutions paid tribute on social media.
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For showing us how to conquer adversity with grace...
For showing us how to "Say it Loud!"...
For show us how to walk as a King, without losing the common touch....
For showing us just how powerful we are...
Thank you #ChadwickBoseman #RestInPower #BlackPantherForever pic.twitter.com/1caXoClnhc— NAACP (@NAACP) August 29, 2020
May you have a beautiful return, King. We will miss you so. pic.twitter.com/jdip3RHoXb
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 29, 2020
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) August 29, 2020
CANCEL EVERYTHING. MY GODDDDDDDDD.
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi Mayweather👽🚆🤖🚀🪐 (@JanelleMonae) August 29, 2020
the selflessness it must’ve took to give so much joy to the world while fighting for your life... unbelievable.
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) August 29, 2020
The way folks lined up & packed theaters for Black Panther. The jokes, the memes, the backlash to the popularity, the jokes made at the expense of the people driving the backlash. It was a cultural moment a generation of us are going to tell our kids about. Thank you, Chadwick
— Wesley (@WesleyLowery) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman's SNL sketch about Karen and her potato salad was freaking legendary. Dammit. pic.twitter.com/HAyBiaivMU
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman shot legendary movie after legendary while fighting for his life.
What a real life superhero. https://t.co/gwY6gr7R4j— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) August 29, 2020
He passed away on Jackie Robinson day
and Black Panther creator, Jack Kirby's birthday.
It all feels so unreal.— Dan Slott (@DanSlott) August 29, 2020
Super. Hero. pic.twitter.com/Pcs4mI1FCh
— drew olanoff (@yoda) 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.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
I’m heartsick to hear about Chadwick Boseman. Bruce and I send love to his family, friends, and fans.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) August 29, 2020
He visited St. Jude while he was fighting his own battle and no one knew.
They don't make many people like this, makes it even more unfortunate that he left too soon. https://t.co/KJvaYTmdF4— Jason (@hypemvn) August 29, 2020
I can't believe this.
— Jay Smooth (@jsmooth995) August 29, 2020
These 2 kings gone in just a year. Wtf 2020 should be cancelled. Really. Damn 2020 pic.twitter.com/pZGEK0OWod
— 🄱🄻 🄿🄷 (@boyslovephp) August 29, 2020
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