Here is Black Panther director Ryan Coogler’s emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has written an emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman, saying he has been left “broken” by his death.
On Friday 28 August, Boseman’s family announced that the 43-year-old Black Panther actor had died of colon cancer after a private four-year battle with the disease.
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Hide AdThe news shocked many celebrities and fans alike, with Former US president Barack Obama among those paying tribute to the star.
Now, Coogler has shared his own tribute in a blog post on the Marvel website, writing a lengthy note about his time working with the actor.
Coogler 'wasn't privy’ to Boseman’s illness
Discussing his initial impression of the actor, Coogler wrote, “I noticed then that Chad was an anomaly,” Coogler wrote. “He was calm. Assured. Constantly studying. But also kind, comforting, had the warmest laugh in the world, and eyes that seen much beyond his years, but could still sparkle like a child seeing something for the first time.”
The filmmaker explained how he “wasn’t privy” to the details of the actor’s illness even when the pair worked together on set.