The Sports World Mourns the Death of Chadwick Boseman
The world was shocked by the death of actor Chadwick Boseman Friday evening. Boseman, who was best known for playing Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Many from the sports world took to Twitter to mourn his passing.
Here are some of the many tweets that poured in:
Just met you for the first time at all star... never stopped having this smile on your face... ???? https://t.co/aYxDjEJHuV
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 29, 2020
Smh it’s just to much going on right now....... R.I.H #BlackPanther https://t.co/Vh9WvZz1bP
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) August 29, 2020
Rest in power @chadwickboseman !! Your legacy will live forever. 2020 man, been a tough one ?
— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman?????????????? It can’t be...
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) August 29, 2020
Loss for words....one of my favorite actors. Praying for his family and loved ones. #RIPKing https://t.co/cwgDIVRmN6
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) August 29, 2020
No way! No way! No way! Noooooo https://t.co/53SEgXT9DO
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 29, 2020
Fighter till the end ? I’m sick https://t.co/pwS6onydNl
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) August 29, 2020
Gotta cherish life. Live out your dreams. You want to do something do it. Time won’t always be on your side!!! https://t.co/vErnQ0uSev
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) August 29, 2020
We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. His transcendent performance in “42” will stand the test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle to tell Jackie’s story to audiences for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/8oU7QpdLSE
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
I met you at the premier of 42 in Pittsburgh in 2013. Even though you were in the spotlight and all eyes were on you, I remember you saying, “I’m that one that’s starstruck by all of these athletes here.” That’s the man you were. Humble. You will be missed. RIP Chadwick Boseman pic.twitter.com/ypJc1yUq9p
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) August 29, 2020
RIP Black Kings. ? pic.twitter.com/D6AffQSGhC
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) August 29, 2020
RIP King! ? https://t.co/RXekrg12pi
— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker) August 29, 2020
From playing legendary figures to becoming one, we’ll never forget your iconic performance as Jackie Robinson and your many inspiring roles. You will be missed, Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/NY2sKMcJIb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 29, 2020
Hard to hear about this.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 29, 2020
Rest in love, brother.
Thank you for shining your light and sharing your talent with the world. My love and strength to your family. https://t.co/hNAWav7Cq8
I’m a grown man now, but I never had superheroes that I remember looking up to. Chadwick Boseman was my Superhero when I watched Black Panther ?? He seemed like a great man and gave a lot of hope and inspiration to young black children. RIP @chadwickboseman! pic.twitter.com/R212oxi32e
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 29, 2020
Lost A real super hero today! REst in paradise Chadwick ?????? pic.twitter.com/cFgms0q7fs
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) August 29, 2020
So sad! RIP! https://t.co/jKt0rW6Kqo
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) August 29, 2020
People wonder how I can smile in my situation. Its because of situations like @chadwickboseman He gave us all those movies while battling stage 4 cancer and he did it with a smile! He had so much joy and passion for what he did. All the while..... Everything is about perspective!
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) August 29, 2020
2020 has been wild ??? pic.twitter.com/Mjj7yvHNOG
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) August 29, 2020
Unbelievable
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) August 29, 2020
Rest In Power https://t.co/7ZNsVsSKe6
Vontae Mack no matter what. ?
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 29, 2020
RIP, Chadwick. https://t.co/SjqroilzJe
You played Floyd Little in The Express like all your roles — with grace and passion.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 29, 2020
Rest In Peace, @chadwickboseman. pic.twitter.com/riSIxajsvH
Boseman wasn't just an icon for playing a superhero, during his career he consistently turned in excellent, nuanced performances. He was particularly stellar as Jackie Robinson in 42, Thurgood Marshall in Marshall, James Brown in Get on Up and Stormin' Norman Holloway in Da 5 Bloods.
He was an immense talent on the screen and by all accounts, a wonderful human being off of it. A bright light has been extinguished and many are feeling the pain tonight.