John Legend, Mariah Carey, The Weekend & More Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

John Legend, Mariah Carey, The Weekend & More Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

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Tributes are pouring in for late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday (Aug. 28) after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43.

In the hours after his passing, music stars like John Legend, Mariah Carey, The Weekend and G-Eazy took to social media to honor Boseman, who also starred in roles portraying funk legend James Brown in 2014’s Get On Up and baseball icon Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42.

“I’m so shocked and heartbroken about Chadwick,” Legend tweeted. “He was such a bright light, such a gifted performer. He brought grace, elegance and power to everything he did. He always seemed to carry our ancestors with him. And now he joins them far too soon.”

Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, the actor’s publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.

He was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.

“this is too heartbreaking. gone way too soon. rip,” the Weeknd wrote on Instagram.

Carey added in a tweet, “This is heartbreaking. Thank you for persevering through it all. You leave behind an incredible body of work and an inspiring legacy. Rest in power. Chadwick Forever.”

Scooter Braun, who manages Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, noted on Instagram that Boseman was a “true king” who always showed him kindness.

“This loss just sucks. So grateful I got to be in your presence for even a short moment and so grateful for the joy you gave myself and so many. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest In Peace King,” Braun wrote.

See more tributes to Boseman below.

I’m so shocked and heartbroken about Chadwick. He was such a bright light, such a gifted performer. He brought grace, elegance and power to everything he did. He always seemed to carry our ancestors with him. And now he joins them far too soon.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 29, 2020

This is heartbreaking. Thank you for persevering through it all. You leave behind an incredible body of work and an inspiring legacy. Rest in power. Chadwick Forever. https://t.co/grXopcMLCq

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) August 29, 2020

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this is too heartbreaking. gone way too soon. rip

A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:36pm PDT

RIP Chadwick, thank you for all you gave us… You were always so solid and showed so much love each time we crossed paths. Damn

— G-Eazy (@G_Eazy) August 29, 2020

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Thank you

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Every time we crossed paths with you, you were kindest, chill, and most peaceful person. It’s truly so sad to hear what’s happened. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in Paradise #Chadwick

A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:33pm PDT

This is such heartbreaking news to lose such a powerful young legend. I’m grateful for the incredible gifts he shared with us leaving nothing on the table. Thank you Chadwick Bozeman Rest In Peace. Love and light to your family and friends. pic.twitter.com/HwClVIc6lT

— Elle Varner (@ellevarner) August 29, 2020

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This flat out just sucks. Years ago I attended the premiere of a movie my friend was producing called #42. It featured an amazing actor named @chadwickboseman . At the after party we sparked up a convo away from the madness and I was not only blown away by his performance but how great and humble a human he was. Years later he became the King, the Black Panther. We ran in to eachother again at this event pictured above. While not wanting to bother him he instantly remembered our meeting and we picked it right back up. Once again.. beyond kind and humble. This man was gracious… a true King. This loss just sucks. So grateful I got to be in your presence for even a short moment and so grateful for the joy you gave myself and so many. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest In Peace King.

A post shared by Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:10pm PDT

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Damn i was looking forward to working with him.God Bless him

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