Tributes

continue to pour in for actor Chadwick Boseman who passed away from colon

cancer on Friday, August 28.

In remembering the Black Panther star, former President of the United States Barack Obama yesterday tweeted “Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed.”

Obama

continued, “To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them

heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years.”

Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama)

Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) https://t.co/KazXV1e7l7August 29, 2020

His

wife, Michelle Obama, added her sentiments in an Instagram post that same day. “There’s

a reason (Chadwick Boseman) could play Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and

King T’Challa with such captivating depth and honesty. He, too, knew what it

meant to truly persevere. He, too, knew that real strength starts inside. And

he, too, belongs right there with them as a hero—for Black kids and for all of

our kids.”

Musician

Beyoncé wrote on her website, “Rest gently, King. Chadwick Boseman.”

Boseman’s

Marvel co-stars Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson also shared their

thoughts on the passing of their friend.

Mr. Boseman leveled the playing field while fighting for his life… That’s heroism. I’ll remember the good times, the laughter, and the way he changed the game… — Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr)

Mr. Boseman leveled the playing field while fighting for his life… That’s heroism. I’ll remember the good times, the laughter, and the way he changed the game… — Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) #chadwickforever @chadwickboseman pic.twitter.com/IFfCSmLrhRAugust 29, 2020

Johansson,

who plays Black Widow in the Marvel Comics Universe, said “Chadwick was not

only a deeply soulful and powerful actor, but he was such a kind, thoughtful,

funny and gentle person. He brightened every ones day every time he walked into

our hair and makeup trailer or on set with his beautiful smile.”

Downey Jr, who plays Iron Man, tweeted “Mr Boseman leveled the playing field while fighting for his life… That’s heroism. I’ll remember the good times, the laughter, and the way he changed the game.”

View this post on Instagram I’ll always remember watching Chadwick in 42. Barack and I were alone in the White House, on a weekend night with the girls away. I was so profoundly moved by the rawness and emotion in the barrier-breaking story. And not long after, when he came to meet with young people in the State Dining Room, I saw that Chadwick’s brilliance on screen was matched by a warmth and sincerity in person. There’s a reason he could play Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and King T’Challa with such captivating depth and honesty. He, too, knew what it meant to truly persevere. He, too, knew that real strength starts inside. And he, too, belongs right there with them as a hero—for Black kids and for all of our kids. There’s no better gift with which to grace our world. Photo credit: @chuckkennedydcA post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Aug 29, 2020 at 11:29am PDT

Stevie

Wonder released a statement saying, “A great human being, who while silently

suffering with terminal cancer, still used his talent to be a vessel, which he

would with that God given gift, inspire, encourage and motivate a people and

the entire world to be better someones, a better place for everyone, to get us

all to a higher ground. Please let us love on his Dear Wife and Family. Wakanda

Forever!!!”

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Boseman was best-known for his roles as the titular character in Black Panther and for playing historic black characters Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall.