Chadwick Boseman’s Marvel Cinematic Universe co-stars pay tribute to the ‘Black Panther’ star

Gone too soon.

Chadwick Boseman’s death was a shock to everyone. Not just his fans, but the co-stars that he’s worked with over the years as well.

The Associated Press reports that Boseman learned he had Stage 3 Colon Cancer in 2016. From that point on, he had starred in multiple Marvel films including “Black Panther,” “Captain America: Civil War,” as well as both “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” plus more films outside of the MCU. He was incredibly strong.

After learning about his tragic passing, the stars of the MCU both on and off the screen mourned him and shared some of their favorite memories with Boseman.

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“It was meant to be for Chadwick and me to be connected, for us to be family. But what many don’t know is our story began long before his historic turn as Black Panther. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. He whispered that when I received my honorary degree from Howard University, his alma mater, he was the student assigned to escort me that day. And here we were, years later as friends and colleagues, enjoying the most glorious night ever! We’d spent weeks prepping, working, sitting next to each other every morning in makeup chairs, preparing for the day together as mother and son. I am honored that we enjoyed that full circle experience. This young man’s dedication was awe-inspiring, his smile contagious, his talent unreal. So I pay tribute to a beautiful spirit, a consummate artist, a soulful brother…”thou aren’t not dead but flown afar…”. All you possessed, Chadwick, you freely gave. Rest now, sweet prince.” #WakandaForever

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Rest in power, Chadwick.