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Tobias Harris makes social media post honoring late Chadwick Boseman

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris makes a social media post dedicated to Chadwick Boseman.

The world suffered another major loss in 2020 when it was announced that movie superstar Chadwick Boseman passed away due to stage III colon cancer. It was a shock as it was not known that he was suffering from any illness and he was so young at just 43-years old.

Boseman played a lot of major roles in his career such as Jackie Robinson in the movie 42, Thurgood Marshall in the movie Marshall, and he played King T’Challa also known as the Black Panther in plenty of Marvel movies such as Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, and plenty of Avengers movies.

The death hit Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris in a big way as he made a post on Instagram honoring Boseman and using a play on the phrase “Wakanda Forever” which was used by Boseman’s T’Challa character.

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Rest easy King 🖤🙏🏽 #ChadwickForever

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Boseman was a terrific actor, he was a great man, and he is gone way too soon. [lawrence-related id=37252,37276,37259]

LeBron James reacts to death of Chadwick Boseman: ‘The hell with 2020’

LeBron James was one of many to react with sadness after the shocking passing of Chadwick Boseman.

LeBron James was one of many across the world who mourned the loss of Chadwick Boseman, who passed away on Friday after a four year battle with colon cancer, which was only known to the public after his passing. Boseman’s family announced that he died on Friday night, sending shockwaves throughout the world.

Boseman, of course, is best known for the role of King T’Challa, in the Black Panther. LeBron had shared moments with Boseman before and shared one of those with his followers on social media, before damning the year that has gone on, with losses on stacking on top of losses in 2020.

The loss of Boseman was a shock to many, especially across the NBA and the Black community. The Black Panther was a cultural phenomenon, even one that James referenced after a great dunk in 2018. Boseman had many iconic roles as Black men in history, including Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and James Brown. Boseman was 43.

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Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton dedicates his pole position to Chadwick Boseman

Big shouts to Hamilton for this one.

Saturday morning has already brought a number of tributes and dedications to Chadwick Boseman after his tragic death was announced on Friday night.

One of the most notable ones so far was from Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton learned the news when he woke up on Saturday morning and was devastated like the rest of us.

On Saturday morning he paid tribute to Boseman after taking his 93rd career F1 pole at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix. After he finished, he said he dedicated the pole to Boseman and did the Wakanda salute in his honor. In a post on Twitter, he talked about the legacy Boseman left and called him a “true superhero.”

He also gave Boseman a shoutout on his radio during his run. “That one was for Chadwick. Chadwick Boseman, man. Rest in peace.”

Shoutout to Hamilton. What a tribute.

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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.

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 after battle with Cancer and fans everywhere collectively mourned

This is unreal.

Chadwick Boseman has left this world far too soon. The “Black Panther” star passed away at just 43 years old after a four year battle with colon cancer.

Boseman meant so much to so many. His work was so important. It meant so much — specifically for Black people in America. He constantly took on iconic roles playing prominent Black figures, some fictional and some not.

His most prominent role was in the 2018 Marvel film “Black Panther” as T’Challa, the king of Wakanda. Finally, we got a superhero movie with a majority Black cast and an African protagonist. It was also written and directed by a Black director in Ryan Coogler. And Boseman was the one at the center of it all.

It didn’t stop there, though. He also played Jackie Robinson in “42,” Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall” and James Brown in “Get on Up.” All historic and prominent Black icons. All roles Boseman took on — some while battling cancer. That’s just incredible strength from a man who undoubtedly became an icon in his own right.

His passing was announced via his Twitter account on Friday night.

Everyone collectively mourned.

Some remembered the inspirational messages he left for us.

And some remembered the iconic roles he played.

Others remembered the moments of pure joy that he gave people — both on and off the screen.

After remembering everything he gave us, some put his legacy into perspective. This tweet captures that, perfectly.

Well said. Rest in peace, Chadwick Boseman. Gone too soon, but never forgotten.

8 great sports movies/documentaries since 2010 you likely didn’t catch

These sports flicks from 2010-2019 were picked because the casts are stellar and the stories compelling. Find ’em and watch ’em.

These flicks were picked because the casts are stellar and the stories compelling.

If you don’t like ‘em, meh, take it up with the league office.

 

I, Tonya (2018)

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Just about everyone in the world knows about the whacked 1994 figure skating soap opera

As You Turn and Turn and Turn: Figure skating rivals Harding v. Kerrigan. But this showcases the backstory, which is coldly dark and weirdly, wildly comical, and features an Oscar-winning performance by Allison Janney as Harding’s mother.

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