Chadwick Boseman’s legacy will live on in Hollywood
Five years after the Black Panther star d!ed at age 43 following a battle with colon cancer, he was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and his wife Simone Ledward-Boseman honored the late actor by bringing a piece of him to the unveiling ceremony.
During the Nov. 20 event, Simone placed a pair of Chadwick’s shoes on his newly-minted star so that he could “step” on the memorial alongside her and his brothers Derrick Boseman and Kevin Boseman. The family also brought a framed picture of the Get on Up actor, which they posed with together.
While Chadwick’s Black Panther costars Michael B. Jordan and Letitia Wright attended the ceremony, the Marvel movie’s director Ryan Coogler and his Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom costar Viola Davis spoke at the event.
Simone—who privately tied the knot with Chadwick months before his de.ath—also addressed the crowd, detailing the legacy her late husband left behind.
“Chad was more than an actor or even an artist,” she shared. “He was a spiritual teacher fortified by family; 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. Thank you.”
The 35-year-old continued, “Chad taught all of us a great deal. His heart was so vast he could give each and every person a specific part of him and still have so much left to share with the world.”
While reflecting on his “lifetime of artistry,” Simone addressed Chadwick directly, noting she still feels his presence every day.
“We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we submit your legacy as a hero and an icon,” she said. “You lived with honor and you walked in truth. You are as brilliant as you were beautiful and as courageous as you were kind.”
She concluded, “We love you. We miss you. We thank you.”
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