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Marvel actors pay tribute to co-star Chadwick Boseman
Fans and celebrities alike came together online to mourn the death of beloved "Black Panther" actor Chadwick Boseman.
Among those who paid tribute to Chadwick were his Marvel co-stars.
In a tweet, Chris Evans, who played the role of Captain America, wrote, " I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking."
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King???? pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z
"Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King," he added.
"Hulk" actor Mark Ruffalo and "Captain Marvel" star Brie Larson also expressed their grief, sharing that it was such an honor to be able to work with Chadwick and keep the memories they have of him.
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— Brie Larson (@brielarson) August 29, 2020
Sharing a photo of herself with Chadwick, Brie wrote that the "Black Panther" actor will "be missed and never forgotten."
It was the highest honor getting to work with you and getting to know you. What a generous and sincere human being. You believed in the sacred nature of the work and gave your all. Much love to your family. And much love from all of us left here.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
Mark tweeted, "All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning."
Sterling K. Brown, Chadwick's co-actor during the "Black Panther" film, couldn't thank the late actor enough for everything he did while he was still alive.
I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed. ???????????????? https://t.co/8rK4dWmorq
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) August 29, 2020
Meanwhile, "Guardians of the Galaxy" stars Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista mourned for Chadwick, sharing the famous line from his film, #WakandaForever.
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— Person,Woman, Dave Bautista,Camera,TV (@DaveBautista) August 29, 2020
"War Machine" Don Cheadle also expressed how much he will miss Chadwick. "You were always light and love to me," he said.
i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god ... ?????♥?????? ?????????? forever and ever ... https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwn
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 29, 2020
Chadwick passed away in his home after battling against colon cancer for four years.
According to an official statement on Twitter, he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016 and has since progressed to Stage 4 over the past four years.
Since his role in "Black Panther", he has starred in "21 Bridges" as Andre Davis, "Da 5 Bloods" as Stormin' Norman. He also joined the cast of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" as Levee.
He was supposed to reprise his role as Black Panther in the sequel movie slated for 2022. —JCB, GMA News
