Fans and friends are taking to social media to mourn the loss of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday from colon cancer.

Avengers: Infinity War castmates Chadwick Boseman, Letitia Wright and Sebastian Stan talk man buns, Black Panther sequels and Saturday Night Live.
Fans and friends are taking to social media to mourn the loss of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman.
Boseman, who died at age 43 after quietly battling colon cancer for four years, had portrayed Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall in his film career. But he’s best known as “Black Panther” star T’Challa, the groundbreaking Black superhero.
On Friday, tributes poured in for Boseman on social media. Messages ranged from colleagues recalling what the actor was like in real life to fans commenting on the impact he had on their lives.
“Truly a gentleman superstar on screen and in life,” Gabrielle Union tweeted. “Pure excellence and class and grace.”
Chadwick Boseman: ‘Black Panther’ star dies of cancer at 43
Truly a gentleman superstar on screen and in life. Pure excellence and class and grace. https://t.co/yTCGrwZaJM
Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 29, 2020
“This is a crushing blow,” Jordan Peele wrote.
This is a crushing blow.
Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) August 29, 2020
Danielle Brooks called Boseman an “inspiration”  and “hero.”  
Chadwick Boseman was a hero to me. Seeing him rise out of SC and become so successful, bc of him I knew I would be able to as well. Such an inspiration. RIP.
Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) August 29, 2020
“Heartbreaking,” Uzo Aduba tweeted.
Heartbreaking.
Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) August 29, 2020
Ashton Kutcher thanked Boseman for “the gifts you gave to us while you were here.”
thank you for the gifts you gave to us while you were here. https://t.co/fvgFMCz89v
ashton kutcher (@aplusk) August 29, 2020
“Truly humbling and so sad,” Elizabeth Banks said.
This is heartbreaking. Truly humbling and so sad. Love and light to all those celebrating his life tonight. #RIPhttps://t.co/LupmsRbGeK
Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) August 29, 2020
Jemele Hill remembered positive interactions with Boseman. “Incredibly sweet guy. So humble and unassuming. Just really praying for his family and love ones,” she said.
Interacted with Chadwick several times. Incredibly sweet guy. So humble, and unassuming. Just really praying for his family and loved ones.
Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) August 29, 2020
Dave Bautista tweeted the hashtag #WakandaForever and a photo of himself in a Black Panther shirt.
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