'He activated our pride': Lupita Nyong'o pens gut wrenching tribute for 'Black Panther' co-star Chadwick Boseman
John Legend, Viola Davis, Janelle Monae, and many others also paid their respect on Lupita Nyong'o post for Chadwick Boseman's death.
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The world mourned as 'Black Panther' Chadwick Boseman passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43 after battling colon cancer for four years. The late actor was popularly known for playing T’Challa / Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), on Wednesday, was paid a heartfelt tribute from his co-star from the film, Lupita Nyong’o who penned down a long, gut-wrenching note mourning the loss of Chadwick.
Lupita, who essayed his lover and an undercover spy, Nakia in Black Panther shared a picture with Chadwick Boseman, in which he can be seen sharing a laugh with her. Lupita wrote that the news of his passing is like a punch to her gut every morning. She mentioned that she did not know him for long but he had a "profound effect" on her.
Check out her post here.
She wrote, "Chadwick was a man who made the most of his time, and somehow also managed to take his time. You got the sense that he was fully present and also somehow fully aware of things in the distant future. As a result, I noticed that Chadwick never seemed rushed! He commanded his time with ease..."
"Chadwick's hands were strong enough to carry the weight of the film and free enough to clasp mine when I needed it... I think he understood the power of words and chose to manifest power through his word. He used his mouth to build, to edify, never to break," she added.
Lupita Nyong’o post honouring Chadwick Boseman made many emotional with several people leaving red heart emoticons in the comment section. John Legend, Viola Davis, Janelle Monae, and many others also paid their respect.
After his sad demise, Chadwick's team and family had released an official statement in which they had said, "It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."