Lupita Nyong'o pens emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o has paid tribute to her late Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman on the sixth anniversary of his death.

Nyong’o remembered Boseman on the anniversary of his death, as it offered another moment to reflect on the late actor’s impact on her life and on that of his fans around the world.

Boseman, who played the iconic role of T’Challa in the Marvel film Black Panther, died in 2020 at the age of 43 after battling colon cancer.

Nyong’o, who played alongside him as Nakia, T’Challa’s love interest in Black Panther, said the scars of the loss remain deeply visible.

She shared a picture of herself with Boseman on Saturday, featuring moments with him, including images capturing their friendship and camaraderie.

Alongside the photo, she posted a message about holding on to loved ones and telling them how much they mean.

“Hold onto those you love who love you back. Tell them you love them. Show them you love them. You’ll miss them when they are gone.”

Her tribute came years after she first spoke publicly about the impact of Boseman’s death on her life.

In 2020, as she recalled his quiet presence and the effect he had on those around him, Lupita described the struggle she experienced when speaking about Boseman in the past tense.

She said being around him inspired her to become more purposeful and intentional in her own life.

Boseman was an American actor and filmmaker, born on November 29, 1976, in Anderson, South Carolina, and studied directing at Howard University before beginning his acting career.

Initially, he appeared in television series before gaining wider recognition through films such as 42, where he portrayed baseball legend Jackie Robinson, and Get on Up, in which he played music icon James Brown.

He reached global stardom after portraying T’Challa in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

Black Panther became a cultural phenomenon and earned multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

Away from the screen, Boseman privately battled colon cancer for several years while continuing to work.

His death shocked fans and colleagues worldwide, and his performances and contributions to representation in Hollywood continue to shape his enduring legacy.