It’s hard to believe it has been four years since the heartbreaking death of Chadwick Boseman. The acclaimed performer, who was the first African-American actor to lead a standalone Marvel movie in Black Panther, among many other notable roles, passed away due to complications related to colon cancer in 2020. T’Challa, a.k.a. Black Panther, became a cultural symbol for Marvel and movie fans across the globe, and Boseman will forever be remembered for his amazing performance, and the cultural significance of the role.
Lupita Nyong’o, who played Nakia in Black Panther, shared a post on Instagram remembering her colleague and friend on the fourth anniversary of his passing. Alongside a stylish image of Boseman, Nyong’o shared a photo of herself laughing with her friend. Under the beautiful images, the actress wrote:
““Grief never ends. But it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It’s the price of love.” -unknown
Remembering Chadwick Boseman. Forever.”
Chadwick Boseman first portrayed Black Panther in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, the same year he was diagnosed with colon cancer. But the actor never revealed his diagnosis to the public. In the time that Boseman battled cancer, he played T’Challa three more times on the big screen, as well as prominent civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall in Marshall, starred in Spike Lee’s reflection of the Vietnam War, Da 5 Bloods, and posthumously received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Boseman’s death, and cancer diagnosis, was announced to the public on August 28, 2020.
Fans Remember Chadwick Boseman on the Anniversary of His Death
In a world that’s increasingly divided, celebrating the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman has brought many fans together. Yesterday (August 28), thousands of fans flooded the internet with their memories of Boseman, paying tribute to the actor and sharing how his on-screen legacy touched the world. Check out a selection of fans’ tweets below:
As for Black Panther’s future in the MCU, that remains uncertain. The MCU sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which was filmed following Boseman’s death, opened with an overwhelmingly emotional tribute to the actor. Wakanda Forever ended with Shuri, who had adopted the mantle of Black Panther, discovering T’Challa’s son. Many expect that his son will take over the mantle as king and protector, but it is currently unclear if or when Black Panther will return to the MCU.
