The late, great actor Chadwick Boseman has been immortalised with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a moving tribute to his enduring legacy.
An Emotional Ceremony for a Beloved Star
The ceremony, held in Los Angeles, California, was a poignant event attended by his wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, and other family members including Derrick and Kevin Boseman. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as colleagues and loved ones gathered to celebrate the life of the man who brought King T'Challa to life.
Powerful Tributes from Co-stars and Collaborators
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis delivered a heartfelt speech, moving the audience as she expressed her difficulty in coming to terms with his passing. She shared that she struggles to use the words 'gone' or 'death' when thinking of Boseman, and she powerfully praised his artistic work for its unique ability to make people feel 'less alone'.
Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther, remembered his leading man as an 'incredibly humble teacher'. He highlighted Boseman's profound generosity and unwavering dedication to his craft, revealing that the actor attended every single audition and callback for the iconic role. Coogler also shared poignant memories of Boseman's generosity with his time on set, a remarkable commitment he maintained even while privately undergoing cancer treatment.
This posthumous honour ensures that Chadwick Boseman's immense contribution to cinema and his inspirational character will be remembered by fans and visitors to Hollywood for generations to come.
