The King is dead. Chadwick Boseman, who became famous due to playing King T’Challa/Black Panther, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Boseman also played Jackie Robinson in 42, Justice Thurgood Marshall in Thurgood and most recent as “Stormin'” Norman Earl Holloway. His death was announced via Twitter by his representatives on August 28, 2020, at 10:10 Eastern.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
At the time of writing the top five trending topics on Twitter were, Chadwick Boseman, #WakandaForever, Rest in Power, RIP King, Chadwick Boseman.
Below are Twitter reactions to Mr. Boseman’s death.
Heartbroken.
Rest in Power @chadwickboseman#WAKANDAFOREVER https://t.co/L1EdBy2O0D— Clark Gregg (@clarkgregg) August 29, 2020
#ChadwickBoseman rest in power King. Though I cannot stop my tears. I cannot forget your tremendous efforts uplifting your people. ???? All my love goes to your family. pic.twitter.com/FTQUNCl5aS
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) 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
1 of my all time favorite people on the planet Chadwick Boseman has passed away after a 4 years of fighting cancer. An wonderful actor & a truly nice man. R.IP. condolences to his family
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 29, 2020
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxz
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 29, 2020
R.I.P. King
Losing Chadwick Boseman hurts man. #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/kJIP9IQaW2
I keep thinking about my 3-year-old in his Black Panther costume. How he wore it almost every day when he got it, refused to take it off. The way he walked around saying “I’m the Black Panther.” How happy it made him. What Chadwick gave us was immeasurable. What an enormous loss.
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) August 29, 2020
— Jimmy Folino – Black Lives Matter (@MrNiceGuy18_58) August 29, 2020