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Marvel Co-Stars and Hollywood Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

The industry pays tribute to the actor who was "our T'Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend."

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Following the news of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s death on Friday evening, tributes have been flowing in from every corner of Hollywood celebrating the actor’s incredible work and incomparable spirit, and grieving the loss of both. For fans and those in the industry, Boseman was a pioneer – the actor who played the MCU’s first Black lead superhero as well as some of the most important figures of the 20th Century – and for his co-stars and co-workers, he was all that, as well as a friend and source of light. As Kevin Feige, who changed his Twitter avatar to the Black Panther mask, said in a statement to CNN: “He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend.”

Below, we’ve gathered up a number of tributes to Boseman from some of his MCU peers and others in the industry, and we’d encourage you to share your thoughts on this incredible loss in the comments below.

From Marvel Studios: 

From Samuel L. Jackson:

From Brie Larson:

From Zoe Saldana:

From Chris Evans:

From Don Cheadle:

From Taika Waititi:

From Simu Liu

From Angela Bassett:

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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. 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. 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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From Chris Pratt:

From John Kani: 

From Ava DuVernay:

From John Boyega:

From Jason Momoa: 

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all my aloha and condolences to his ohana. i’m truly gutted. what a wonderful spirit. i’m so sorry RIP REPOST FROM : @chadwickboseman 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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