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Chadwick Boseman Remembered As 'Smart, Kind & Powerful' By Marvel Boss Kevin Feige

Chadwick Boseman Remembered As 'Smart, Kind & Powerful' By Marvel Boss Kevin Feige

Kevin Feige has issued a statement following the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.

“Chadwick’s passing is absolutely devastating,” the Marvel President and CEO said in a statement. “He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend.”

He went on, “Each time he stepped on set, he radiated charisma and joy, and each time he appeared on screen, he created something truly indelible. He embodied a lot of amazing people in his work, and nobody was better at bringing great men to life. He was as smart and kind and powerful and strong as any person he portrayed. Now he takes his place alongside them as an icon for the ages. The Marvel Studios family deeply mourns his loss, and we are grieving tonight with his family.”

In addition, Bob Iger, also released a statement on behalf of Disney.

“We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman — an extraordinary talent, and one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met,” he wrote. “He brought enormous strength, dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther; shattering myths and stereotypes, becoming a long-awaited hero to millions around the world, and inspiring us all to dream bigger and demand more than the status quo.”

Bob added, “We mourn all that he was, as well as everything he was destined to become. For his friends and millions of fans, his absence from the screen is only eclipsed by his absence from our lives. All of us at Disney send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family.”

If you missed it, Chadwick‘s Marvel co-stars have also reacted to the news of his passing…

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