Chadwick Boseman Now Has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On Thursday, Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor died of colon cancer in 2020 at the age of 43. Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, accepted the honor on his behalf, and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and his Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star Viola Davis spoke at the ceremony. Michael B. Jordan and Letitia Wright were also in attendance along with his friends and family.
“In life, Chad was more than an actor, or even an artist,” Ledward-Boseman said, according to People. “He was a spiritual teacher, fortified by a family and close friends that kept him grounded in faith; a team that believed in him, protected him and fought for him. Colleagues that trusted his vision, that lifted him up and forged a real brotherhood: you have no idea how pivotal those moments were.”
“Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry,” she continued. “We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon. You lived with honor, and you walked with truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful as you were kind. We love you, we miss you, we thank you.” Boseman’s wife has spoken publicly on his behalf before, including twice in 2021. She accepted two awards on his behalf: A Golden Globe for Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and also the Gotham Awards’ Film Tribute to the actor.
In his speech, Coogler noted that Boseman was “was incredibly generous with his time on set” while undergoing cancer treatment. “This is something that people who maybe played ice hockey with Wayne Gretzky can attest to, people who played basketball with Michael Jordan can attest to. There’s something special about being that close to somebody that great,” he said. “You realize how much you don’t measure up, but you also realize how much the human body is capable of. Chad showed that every day.”
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