As the news hit social media that Chadwick Boseman died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, Hollywood is remembering the actor who became a household name when he starred in the title role of the Marvel superhero movie “Black Panther.”
Jordan Peele tweeted, “This is a crushing blow.”
Fellow director Nia DaCosta wrote, “I’ll miss waiting to see what he does next. Rest in power.”
Boseman’s family announced on his Twitter on Friday night that he passed away with his wife and family by his side. Calling Boseman “a true fighter,” the family said he was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and “battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.”
Don Cheadle wrote, “I will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god…”
“I’m floored by the news,” Ice Cube tweeted. “Chadwick was one of the best and I really enjoyed watching him work. RIP.”
“Hard to hear about this. Rest in love, brother,” Dwayne Johnson wrote. “Thank you for shining your light and sharing your talent with the world. My love and strength to your family.”
Fellow Marvel star Simu Liu wrote, “I have absolutely no words. Rest in power my brother.”
Another Marvel alum, Brie Larson, said on Twitter, “I’m honored to have the memories I have. The conversations, the laughter. My heart is with with you and your family. You will be missed and never forgotten.”
“In power,” director Barry Jenkins wrote. “Eternally in power.”
Political figures have also commented on Boseman death. Former vice president and current presidential candidate Joe Biden wrote, “The true power of Chadwick Boseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes.”
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