Sending their love. Many members of the Marvel family spoke out on Friday, August 28, following the breaking news that Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed T’Challa in 2018’s Black Panther, died at age 43.
“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman,” the family said in a statement on Friday. “Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled with it these last four 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.”
The statement continued: “He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.”
Over the years, Boseman appeared in multiple Avengers films, making his debut as Black Panther in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. Two years later, he led his own film, Black Panther, before appearing in Avengers: Infinity War. In 2019, Black Panther made a cameo in Avengers: End Game.
In 2019, when Black Panther won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, the 42 star took the stage. “I think of two questions we have received: 1.) Did we know that this movie was going to receive this kind of response? 2.) Has it changed the industry?” he began. “My answer to that is to be young, gifted, and Black. We all know what it’s like to be told that there’s not a place for you to be featured. We know what it’s like to be told that there’s not a screen for you to be featured on — a stage for you to be featured on.”
He added: “We know what it’s like to be the tail and not the head. We know what it’s like to be beneath and not above, and that is what we went to work with every day because we know that had something special that we wanted to give the world — that we could be full human beings in the roles that we were playing. That we could create a world that exemplified a world we wanted to see.”
Following his death, the cast of Black Panther and other Avengers cast members shared their thoughts on social media. Additionally, the DC Comics Twitter account — DC is the famous Marvel rival — tweeted a powerful statement. “To a hero who transcends universes. Wakanda Forever,” the statement read. “Rest in Power Chadwick.”
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"Gonna miss you mate," Hemsworth posted via Instagram. "Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the kindest most genuine people I’ve met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP @chadwickboseman."
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"I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking," Evans wrote, posting two photos of himself with Boseman. "Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King."
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"My prayers go out to Chadwick’s family and loved ones," Pratt tweeted. "The world will miss his tremendous talent. God rest his soul. #wakandaforever"
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"All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman," the Hulk actor tweeted. "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."
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"I will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me," Cheadle tweeted with a photo. "My God."
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"I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh," the This Is Us actor tweeted. "Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed."
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"It was meant to be for Chadwick and me to be connected, for us to be family. But what many don’t know is our story began long before his historic turn as Black Panther," the American Horror Story alum posted via Instagram. "During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. He whispered that when I received my honorary degree from Howard University, his alma mater, he was the student assigned to escort me that day. And here we were, years later as friends and colleagues, enjoying the most glorious night ever! We’d spent weeks prepping, working, sitting next to each other every morning in makeup chairs, preparing for the day together as mother and son."
She added: "I am honored that we enjoyed that full circle experience. This young man’s dedication was awe-inspiring, his smile contagious, his talent unreal. So I pay tribute to a beautiful spirit, a consummate artist, a soulful brother...”thou aren’t not dead but flown afar...”. All you possessed, Chadwick, you freely gave. Rest now, sweet prince. #WakandaForever"
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"Chadwick was someone who radiated power and peace," Larson tweeted. "Who stood for so much more than himself, who took the time to really see how you were doing and gave words of encouragement when you felt unsure. I'm honored to have the memories I have. The conversations, the laughter. My heart is with you and your family. You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in power and peace my friend."
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"I’m gonna have to tell Cy, Bowie and Zen that T’Challa has passed," she tweeted. "What other king can I tell them about now?"
In a longer Instagram statement, she added: "Rest in Power King T’Challa. My heart is so heavy right now. Your passing has hit me hard. I will tell my sons about you forever. You were one of the classiest men I have ever met in my life. It was an honor to have shared minutes with you on screen and to have crossed paths with you during press. Though our acquaintance was light you always left a lasting impression because of your energy, poise and gentle manner. May the Universe deliver you to your promise land brother."
Additionally, in Hindi she added, "May you finally rest in peace and in power. With what little you were here, you left an incredible legacy!"
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"#WakandaForever," Bautista posted along with a photo of himself in a Black Panther shirt.
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