The world lost a truly wonderful soul last Friday in Chadwick Boseman. The ‘Black Panther’ star privately battled colon cancer for four years. He was just 43-years-old.
Several celebrities have paid tribute to Boseman, including ‘Black Panther’ director, Ryan Coogler. If you haven’t read his tribute, click on this link to check it out.
This past weekend, Michael B. Jordan wrote his own tribute. Jordan co-starred in ‘Black Panther’ alongside Boseman. Jordan played the villain, Erik Killmonger.
The two actors knew each other long before they shared the screen together. In a 2018 Howard University commencement speech, Boseman said he turned down a role on ‘All My Children’ early in his career because of the stereotypical depiction of the character. Coincidentally, Jordan ended up being recast in the role when he was 16.
In Jordan’s tribute, he writes that he wishes he had more time with Boseman.
I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug…everything. I wish we had more time.
Everything you’ve given the world … the legends and heroes that you’ve shown us we are … will live on forever. But the thing that hurts the most is that I now understand how much of a legend and hero YOU are.
It’s an incredibly touching tribute, and you should read the whole thing below…
