Celebrities Remember Chadwick Boseman 1 Year After His Death: “[You're] Still With Us”

3 years ago

Chadwick Boseman’s legacy lives on. On Aug. 28, which marked one year since the Black Panther actor died from colon cancer at age 43, celebrities took a moment to reflect on his incredible life, friendship, and career in some thoughtful tributes. While Lupita Nyong’o shared a rare photo of them laughing during press for their Marvel film, his costar and friend Michael B. Jordan posted a photo of them hugging at an event. “Not a day goes by bro . . . Love and miss you but I know you still with us,” he wrote. Marvel Entertainment also paid tribute to Chadwick, writing, “Honouring our friend, our inspiration, and our King, Chadwick Boseman.” See more tributes to the actor ahead.

Everett Collection / null

Marvel Entertainment

“Honouring our friend, our inspiration, and our King, Chadwick Boseman,” Marvel Entertainment wrote on Twitter.

Everett Collection / Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

Viola Davis

Alongside a photo of them on set of their 2020 film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Viola Davis wrote, “This day last year you left this earth and us. Man you are missed!!! “

Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan honored his Black Panther costar by sharing a picture of them at an Oscars afterparty with the caption, “Not a day goes by bro . . . Love and miss you but I know you still with us.”

Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

Mark Ruffalo

The Marvel actor honoured Chadwick by sharing a tribute on Twitter, writing, “Can’t believe how fast time has gone. Thinking of you today.”

Getty / NurPhoto

Howard University

Chadwick’s alma mater paid tribute to the actor, writing, “Today we remember and celebrate the life of our beloved son Chadwick A. Boseman. A unique actor, director, writer, and producer who played many American icons throughout his career and became an icon himself. His legacy will continue to live on forever.”