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The news on the passing away of Chadwick Boseman was unexpected and more so very sad.
He passed away in his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.
Many of his fellow celebrities he worked with have paid tribute to him with many stating the impact he made in their lives. And in the entertainment industry at large especially for the black community.
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From most of the messages, he was not only a good actor and producer but also an amazing human being. Chadwick's personality was one to be admired.
Here are a few tributes from his fellow celebrity colleagues:
Kevin Hart: I have no words...This shit hurts. Just an all-around good brother. You will be missed... Rest well King#F**k2020
Viola Davis: Chadwick.....no words to express my devastation of losing you. Your talent, your spirit, your heart, your authenticity........It was an honor working beside you, getting to know you....Rest well prince...May flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest. I love you! 💛💛💛My heart cannot take 2020! Please God no more!!!
Yvonne Orji: Our King. Rest in power.🖤
Ciara: Every time we crossed paths with you, you were kindest, chill, and most peaceful person. It’s truly so sad to hear what’s happened. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in Paradise #Chadwick 🙏🏽
Megan Good: Repost from @devonfranklin - I’m devastated. Just heard the news my brother @chadwickboseman just passed away 😫😫😫 — this was one of the last text exchanges we had. This is who he was!!! Always encouraging and lifting his brothers up. He wasn’t just T’Challa on screen. He was a King in real life. Chadwick, you told me I live in the Book of Kings...my brother you live in the Book Of Life! I love you bro and I miss you already...until we meet again...#chadwickforeverNo enough words ..crying .. One of the most truly genuine, human forces of nature I have been blessed to get to know .. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more humble artist-ever .. praying for your wife my brother 🙏🏾.. for your family 🙏🏾 We miss you already.#jobwelldonemygoodandfaithfulservant
Nick Mutuma: Thank you for your extraordinary work. Rest well King. 🙏🏿
Phillip Karanja: R.I.P KING😔
Netflix: A hero in every sense. Rest in power Chadwick Boseman, whose gifts will live on forever.
Lena Waithe: Gutted at the loss of you. We needed you now more than ever. I loved you, man. We all did. You will be missed. Our little black boys lost a superhero today. Black Panther has wings now. It’s as if we all gained an angel. This man made sure our heroes would live on forever. Heroes like Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and James Brown. You loved us. May your life remind us to always love each other. No matter how hard I tried I could never stand as tall as you. Thanks for reminding all of us to reach for the skies.Love y’all. Let’s be kind to each other.
Micheal Ealy: All you played were Icons and in doing just that, you left us as one. Rest Now King! Still crying. #chadwickboseman
Jonathan McReynolds: Man I pray God allows me to do something this culturally significant before I go. My goodness. I pray @chadwickboseman RIP. Geesh. 2020.
Swizz Beats: A Real HERO 🦾🙏🏽 Blessings to his family 🙏🏽 Sleep well King🙏🏽
Kamal Harris: Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family.
Joe Biden: The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even superheroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.
Chance The Rapper: Thanks for being so kind. God bless you and your family. We love you man🙏🏾💙
Omarion: #thankyouchadwick 🦾🖤🤍. Rest in power. #blackpanther and so much more.
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Micheal Ealy: All you played were Icons and in doing just that, you left us as one. Rest Now King! Still crying. #chadwickboseman
Jonathan McReynolds: Man I pray God allows me to do something this culturally significant before I go. My goodness. I pray @chadwickboseman RIP. Geesh. 2020.
Swizz Beats: A Real HERO 🦾🙏🏽 Blessings to his family 🙏🏽 Sleep well King🙏🏽
Kamal Harris: Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family.
Joe Biden: The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even superheroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.
Chance The Rapper: Thanks for being so kind. God bless you and your family. We love you man🙏🏾💙
Omarion: #thankyouchadwick 🦾🖤🤍. Rest in power. #blackpanther and so much more.
Ciara: Every time we crossed paths with you, you were kindest, chill, and most peaceful person. It’s truly so sad to hear what’s happened. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in Paradise #Chadwick 🙏🏽
Megan Good: Repost from @devonfranklin - I’m devastated. Just heard the news my brother @chadwickboseman just passed away 😫😫😫 — this was one of the last text exchanges we had. This is who he was!!! Always encouraging and lifting his brothers up. He wasn’t just T’Challa on screen. He was a King in real life. Chadwick, you told me I live in the Book of Kings...my brother you live in the Book Of Life! I love you bro and I miss you already...until we meet again...#chadwickforeverNo enough words ..crying .. One of the most truly genuine, human forces of nature I have been blessed to get to know .. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more humble artist-ever .. praying for your wife my brother 🙏🏾.. for your family 🙏🏾 We miss you already.#jobwelldonemygoodandfaithfulservant
