Hollywood Mourns Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman

Hollywood is mourning the unexpected loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday at the age of 43. In a statement posted to Boseman’s social media, the Black Panther star’s family said that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and had filmed his work since then — including Black Panther, Marshall, Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, and more — while receiving treatment for the illness. 

Boseman’s peers in Hollywood have expressed their sorrow at the loss and paid tribute to Boseman on social media. Insecure‘s Issa Rae wrote of Boseman’s passing, “This broke me.” Director Jordan Peele said, “This is a crushing blow.”

This broke me.

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 29, 2020

This is a crushing blow.

— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) August 29, 2020

This Is Us star and Black Panther castmate Sterling K. Brown wrote of the news, “I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed.”

I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed. 🤜🏿🤛🏿 https://t.co/8rK4dWmorq

— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) August 29, 2020

Fellow MCU actor Mark Ruffalo tweeted, “All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.”

All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020

Don Cheadle wrote, “i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god … forever and ever …”

i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god … ✌🏿♥️✊🏿 🙅🏿‍♂️ forever and ever … https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwn

— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 29, 2020

The MCU’s Luke Cage star Mike Colter wrote, “man. speechless. you were a king on and off screen. it doesn’t seem real. you were like a comet that flew by so fast. you will be missed brother. rest easy.”

man. speechless. you were a king on and off screen. it doesn’t seem real. you were like a comet that flew by so fast. you will be missed brother. rest easy #chadwickboseman 🥺 pic.twitter.com/op0M8Fffml

— Mike Colter (@realmikecolter) August 29, 2020

 Check out more Hollywood tributes to Chadwick Boseman below.

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— Brie Larson (@brielarson) August 29, 2020

A warrior of light til the very end. A true king. I am without words. May he rise in power. https://t.co/50nfbvZpAq

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 29, 2020

In power

Eternally in power

— Barry Jenkins (@BarryJenkins) August 29, 2020

Massive loss. Chadwick Boseman played some of the biggest historical icons and originated unforgettable superhero icons. He will truly be missed. Too young. So talented. #RIP

— Adina Porter (@AdinaPorter) August 29, 2020

“It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of alumnus Chadwick Boseman who passed away this evening. His incredible talent will forever be immortalized through his characters and through his own personal journey from student to superhero! Rest in Power!” @HUPrez17 pic.twitter.com/8TFBTM0tlm

— Howard University (@HowardU) August 29, 2020

Chadwick Boseman will inspire generations of little kids for generations to come.
His presence ignited a 180° cultural shift, industry wide.
He will be missed. XV pic.twitter.com/Apj1TRJf4V

— Crown Vic (@VictoriaMahoney) August 29, 2020

This is devastating. An absolute legend. RIP Chadwick. Thank you for lighting up our lives. All my love to his family and friends. https://t.co/zaZppJgZNK

— Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) August 29, 2020

Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxz

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 29, 2020

Chadwick was really out here shooting all of these huge action movies while fighting stage 4 colon cancer. Man. Strong isn’t even the word.

— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) August 29, 2020

Seriously, f*ck 2020. https://t.co/moVgGdX02d

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 29, 2020

Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse…

A deeply gifted man is gone too soon. His memory will blaze on fiercely… from here to eternity.#ripChadwick https://t.co/CBVoNBpuII

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 29, 2020

Heartbreaking.

— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) August 29, 2020

Truly a gentleman superstar on screen and in life. Pure excellence and class and grace. https://t.co/yTCGrwZaJM

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 29, 2020

RIP Chadwick Boseman.
This is so unbelievable, sending love & light to your family 🙏🏾💔

— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) August 29, 2020