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Late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday.
Boseman, who will be remembered for his iconic portrayal of T’Challa, the King of the fictional Wakanda, died on August 28, 2020, following a battle with colon cancer.
The ceremony saw his widow, family, friends, and co-stars unite with hundreds of fans to pay homage to the late star in a moment that became overwhelmingly emotional.
Actress Viola Davis, who spoke at the event, was moved to tears, and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler could barely get through his tribute.
“I have to believe that Chadwick is still alive. I can’t use the word ‘gone’ or ‘death’ really when thinking about him,” Davis said.
“I celebrate him today. And I say to him, I hope all the angels in heaven just sang him to a beautiful rest.
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“And I thank him for what he left behind in me, which is a burning ember that always guides me to a higher meaning of my work and my purpose.
“This star, as beautiful as it is on the Walk of Fame, shines a whole lot less brighter than Chadwick is in heaven,” she added.
Coogler added, “When I think of Chadwick Boseman, I think of three things: leadership, teaching and generosity. He was an incredible leader.”
Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward, stated, “Chad, today we recognise a lifetime of artistry. We recognise your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and icon.
“You lived with honour, and you walked in truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful and as courageous as you were kind. We love you, we miss you, and we thank you.”
