Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late Oscar-winner Chadwick Boseman has been honoured with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Boseman died in 2020, aged 43, following a lengthy private battle with cancer. He continued to work following his diagnosis in 2016, including on beloved movies such as Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War.
For the ceremony, which was held on November 20th at Hollywood Boulevard, Boseman’s family were joined by stars from the acting world such as Letitia Wright, Michael B Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and Viola Davis.
His wife, Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman, proudly said at the ceremony that her late husband was “more than an actor, or even an artist”.
Ledward-Boseman elaborated, “He was a spiritual teacher, fortified by a family and close friends that kept him grounded in faith; a team that believed in him, protected him and fought for him. Colleagues that trusted his vision, that lifted him up and forged a real brotherhood: you have no idea how pivotal those moments were.”
She then labelled the posthumous ceremony as a way to “recognise a lifetime of artistry” before noting, “We recognise your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon. You lived with honour, and you walked with truth.”
Ledward-Boseman concluded her heartfelt speech by saying, “You were as brilliant as you were beautiful as you were kind. We love you, we miss you, we thank you.”
Meanwhile, Black Panther director Coogler said, “We continue to carry him with us. Chad was a star deserving of a star on the Walk of Fame, but he was also our most incredible jewel. He reflected light, he refracted it, and when he did, he showed the greatness of our people, and the universe of our shared humanity. Thank you, Chad.”
Wright also said of Boseman’s impact on her and everybody that he touched, “I thank him for what he left behind in me, which is a burning amber 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 does in heaven.”
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