The legacy of the late actor Chadwick Boseman will be permanently memorialized with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for next Thursday, marking five years since the beloved actor's passing from colon cancer at the age of 43.
A Lasting Tribute on Hollywood Boulevard
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Boseman will receive the 2,828th star on the iconic Walk of Fame. This landmark attraction spans approximately 20 blocks on and near Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.
According to initial reports from Billboard, the ceremony will feature poignant speeches from director Ryan Coogler, who collaborated with Boseman on the groundbreaking 2018 film "Black Panther," and actress Viola Davis, his co-star in his final film, 2020's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
Simone Ledward-Boseman, the actor's widow, is expected to accept the star on his behalf.
Celebrating an Extraordinary Legacy
In an official statement, Ana Martinez, a producer for the Hollywood Walk of Fame, expressed the Chamber's profound respect for the actor. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman's extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame," Martinez said. "His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world."
Plans to honor Boseman with this distinction were first revealed to the public last year.
A Career Defined by Iconic Roles
Boseman's rise to fame was marked by his captivating portrayals of real-life Black icons, including baseball legend Jackie Robinson, musician James Brown, and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
However, his career-defining role was undoubtedly King T'Challa in Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther." The film was a cultural phenomenon that redefined the superhero genre and shattered numerous box office records. It notably became the first film by a Black director to surpass $1 billion in global earnings.
Even after his death, Boseman's talent continued to be recognized. His powerful performance in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" earned him his first Academy Award nomination posthumously in 2020.
This tribute places Boseman among other recent Walk of Fame recipients such as Naomi Watts, Lauren Graham, Def Leppard, and Bill Nye, ensuring his place in Hollywood history is cemented for generations to come.
