Chadwick portrayed the first Black player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson, in “42,” in 2013; the sizzling soul singer James Brown in “Get On Up,” in 2014; and the first Black Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, in “Marshall,” in 2017.
However, the role that he was best known for was Marvel’s Black Panther. He played T’Challa in Captain America: Civil War and then reprised his role in Black Panther in 2018.
Boseman died with his wife and family by his side. Since his death was announced, a host of fans, producers, and actors have shared tributes to the actor.
The Academy reacted to the news by writing: “An immeasurable loss. From “Black Panther” to “Da 5 Bloods,” Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time.”
Marvel Entertainment tweeted: “Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace.”
See some other reactions below:
https://twitter.com/CynthiaTheBrand/status/1299621454938599424?s=20
https://twitter.com/spunkynigga/status/1299621986205868032?s=20
I heard so much courage in Chadwick Boseman when he spoke about his life & career.
Turned left when it was more comfortable to go right. Spoke up when it was easier to stay silent. Rest in Peace ?? pic.twitter.com/6ounlbH0bz
— Aniefiok 'Neef' Ekpoudom (@AniefiokEkp) August 29, 2020
