Chadwick Boseman Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame After His Passing

In a heartfelt ceremony, family and friends gathered in Hollywood to pay tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman as the celebrated actor was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The moving event on Hollywood Boulevard saw Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, alongside director Ryan Coogler and Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, honoring the legacy of the “Black Panther” star.

Boseman, who passed away in August 2020 after battling colon cancer, left an indelible mark on the film industry and his fans worldwide.

Renowned for his role as T’Challa in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” Boseman also received widespread acclaim for his performances in films such as “21 Bridges,” Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

During the tribute, Viola Davis expressed her admiration, stating that Boseman “channeled the divine.”

Reflecting on his impact, Davis, who shared the screen with Boseman in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” described him as a “mighty, mighty elixir” who sought and embodied meaning through his craft.

“I celebrate him today, and I say to him, I hoped all the angels in heaven just sang him to a beautiful rest,” Davis added. “And I thank him for what he left behind in me, which is a burning ember that always guides me to a higher meaning of my work and my purpose.”

Coogler, who directed Boseman in “Black Panther” in 2018, recalled the actor’s immense talent and described him as “our most incredible jewel.”

“There’s something special about being that close to somebody that great. You realize how much you don’t measure up, but you also realize how much a human body is capable of,” Coogler said. “Chad showed that every day. And his generosity extended to, the fact that even when he knew his days were limited and his moments were numbered, he still gave to the art form, he still threw himself into the fire.”

Ledward Boseman, who accepted the star on behalf of her late husband, took the stage last to share a few words.

“In life, Chad was more than an actor, or even an artist, he was a spiritual teacher, fortified by a family and close friends that kept him grounded in faith,” Ledward Boseman said.

She added, “Chad taught all of us a great deal. His heart was so vast, he could give each and every person a specific part of him and still have so much left to share with the world.”

Also in attendance at Thursday’s ceremony were Boseman’s “Black Panther” co-stars Michael B. Jordan and Letitia Wright. Boseman’s brothers Derrick L. Boseman and Kevin Boseman also attended the Walk of Fame ceremony to honor their late sibling.

Good Morning America contributed to this report.