Chadwick Boseman, the beloved star of Black Panther, will be honoured with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, commemorating his remarkable legacy.
This comes three years after his untimely demise at the age of 43 due to colon cancer.
Chadwick Boseman, the acclaimed American actor renowned for his portrayal of the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) from 2016 to 2019, was announced among the celebrities that will be immortalized on the historic landmark in 2024.
Other stars achieving the career milestone next year include Michelle Yeoh, Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Christina Ricci, Ken Jeong, Kerry Washington, Gwen Stefani and Eugene Levy, Mario Lopez, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
The Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce made the announcement in a press release.
Chair and Walk of Fame, Ellen K, in a press release, said
“The Selection Committee, made up of fellow Walk of Famers, carefully hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world.
“The Committee did an amazing job choosing these very talented people. We can’t wait to see each honoree’s reaction as they realize they are becoming a part of Hollywood’s history with the unveiling of their star on the world’s most famous walkway!”.
Apart from his iconic role as Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman showcased his talent in various notable films such as 42, Marshall, Get on Up, and Draft Day.
According to his family, Chadwick was diagnosed with stage three cancer in 2016, and underwent ‘countless surgeries and chemotherapy in his battle with the disease
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