Keke Palmer Dedicates the MTV VMAs to Chadwick Boseman: 'His Impact Lives Forever'

Alyssa Bailey
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Photo credit: Gareth Cattermole - Getty Images
Photo credit: Gareth Cattermole - Getty Images

From ELLE

The MTV VMAs began tonight with a tribute to Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman, with the show's host Keke Palmer dedicating the ceremony to him.

"We need to take the time to talk about the devastating loss of Chadwick Boseman, an actor whose talent and passion is a true inspiration to all the fans he touched and everyone he encountered," she said. "We dedicate tonight’s show to the man whose spirit touched so many. He is a true hero, not just on screen but in everything he did. His impact lives forever."

The tribute comes just two days after Boseman's death was announced by his family, and many fans, celebrities, and co-stars honored his life on their social media. Boseman's family wrote in a statement to his Twitter:

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. ⁣

The tweet has since become the most liked one on the platform.

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