Chadwick Boseman's Wife Praises 'Lifetime of Artistry' at Hollywood Walk of Fame

"Others in attendance included Black Panther stars Letitia Wright and Michael B. Jordan, Los Angeles City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martínez, and Disney CEO Bob Iger. "Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry," Ledward-Boseman said in her speech, per . "We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon. 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.""

"Davis spoke about Boseman's djembe drum, which he brought everywhere with him. She said Boseman "channeled the divine" through his work and through the instrument, according to the Grio. "You were a conduit," she said, "a source of connectiveness that every single human being who is on this earth is searching for.""

"Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 of colon cancer. In his speech, Coogler noted that Boseman came to "every single audition and every single callback" for Black Panther, and "was incredibly generous with his time on set" despite undergoing cancer treatment. He said Boseman was "an incredibly humble teacher" and an honor to work alongside. "This is something that people who maybe played ice hockey with Wayne Gretzky can attest to, people who played basketball with Michael Jordan can attest to: there's something special about being that close to somebody that great," Coogler said. "You realize how much you don't measure up, but you also realize how much the human body is capable of. Chad show"

Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20, accepted by his widow Simone Ledward-Boseman. Ledward-Boseman praised his artistry, skill, devotion, honor, and lasting legacy as a hero and an icon. Viola Davis recalled Boseman’s djembe drum and described him as channeling the divine and serving as a conduit and source of connectiveness. Director Ryan Coogler highlighted Boseman’s commitment to auditions, generosity on set, humility as a teacher, and perseverance while undergoing cancer treatment. Attendees included Black Panther cast members, a city councilman, and Disney CEO Bob Iger. Boseman died in 2020 of colon cancer.

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