Chadwick Boseman to Receive Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

(AURN News) — Chadwick Boseman will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20, according to Billboard. The ceremony will feature Ryan Coogler, who directed Boseman’s blockbuster “Black Panther,” and Viola Davis, his “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” co-star, as guest speakers.
Simone Ledward-Boseman, Boseman’s widow, will accept the honor on his behalf. His star will be located at 6904 Hollywood Blvd., in front of the Hollywood Experience, and the ceremony will stream live at WalkOfFame.com.
Boseman, who died of colon cancer in 2020 at age 43, was celebrated for his portrayals of Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall, and for bringing T’Challa to life in “Black Panther.”
The film became a cultural phenomenon, earning seven Academy Award nominations, including Marvel’s first Best Picture nomination.
His final role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” earned him an Academy Award nomination and multiple honors.

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