Late Marvel star Chadwick Boseman was honored with a posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Thursday, November 20. His widow, musician Simone Ledward-Boseman, accepted the accolade in his stead, delivering an emotional tribute to her late husband. Also present during the ceremony were filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who worked with Boseman on Black Panther, and his Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star Viola Davis.
Chadwick Boseman’s widow and Ryan Coogler pay tributes
Chadwick Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, gave an emotional speech at the late star’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
“In life, Chad was more than an actor, or even an artist,” she began. “He was a spiritual teacher, fortified by a family and close friends that kept him grounded in faith; a team that believed in him, protected him, and fought for him. Colleagues that trusted his vision, that lifted him up and forged a real brotherhood: you have no idea how pivotal those moments were,” the singer added. (via People)
Chadwick Boseman and Simone Ledward-Boseman reportedly began dating in 2015. They made their red carpet debut at the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards. In the statement announcing in death in 2020, Boseman’s family revealed that the couple had tied the knot in secret.
Ledward-Boseman closed the speech by celebrating the legacy that Chadwick Boseman left behind. “Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry. We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon,” she declared.
The musician concluded on a poignant note, saying, “You lived with honor, and you walked with truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful, as you were kind. We love you, we miss you, we thank you.”
Ryan Coogler also shared some heartfelt words, remembering Boseman as “an incredibly humble teacher.” The Sinners director went on to express his awe of Boseman being “incredibly generous with his time on set,” even when he was undergoing his cancer treatment.
Chadwick Boseman passed away on August 28, 2020, four years after he was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory.
