'Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King' Will Honor His "Life, Legacy & Career"

Amy Mackelden
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Photo credit: Paul Bruinooge - Getty Images
Photo credit: Paul Bruinooge - Getty Images

From Harper's BAZAAR

  • Chadwick Boseman is being honored with a special evening on ABC.

  • Black Panther will debut on ABC, without commercials, and the movie will be followed by ABC News special, Chadwick Boseman—A Tribute for a King.

  • Per a press release, "The ABC News special will celebrate Boseman's storied life, legacy and career, and the cultural imprint he made on and off-screen."

Following the news that Chadwick Boseman has died at the age of 43, Marvel Studios, ABC Entertainment, and ABC News are honoring the incredible actor with a special evening of broadcasting.

On Sunday, August 30, Black Panther will make its debut on ABC, airing without commercials from 8 p.m. ET. The Marvel movie will be followed by an ABC News special dedicated to Black Panther's star. Chadwick Boseman—A Tribute for a King will honor and celebrate the actor's life and work, and examine the huge impact his performance had on the cultural landscape.

According to a press release, the special episode is set to include tributes from fans, celebrities, and political figures, and will "shine a light on the medical condition he privately battled." The episode also promises to include "special words from those who starred alongside him and knew Boseman best."

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It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣ ⁣ Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣ ⁣ A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ⁣ ⁣ It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣ ⁣ He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣ ⁣ The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ⁣ ⁣ Photo Credit: @samjonespictures

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Boseman's family revealed that the actor was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016, and had continued to work and star in several movies post-diagnosis. Boseman appeared in several Marvel movies, including Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. In 2019, he starred in 21 Bridges, and appeared in 2020 movie Da 5 Bloods. He will next be seen alongside Viola Davis in the forthcoming Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

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