America mourns its 'black superhero' Chadwick Boseman

• The death of Chadwick Boseman, swept away this Friday in Los Angeles by colon cancer at the age of 43, aroused great emotion on social networks this weekend.
• The American actor played Black Banther, the first black superhero in the history of cinema.
• His disappearance, in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, takes a political turn.

More than a movie star, it is a symbol that America mourns. The disappearance of American actor Chadwick Boseman, swept away this Friday in Los Angeles by colon cancer at the age of 43, is shocking beyond the world of cinema. The announcement of the death of the title role of Black Panther quickly became the most commented subject on social networks where tributes have multiplied. So much so that the last tweet published on the actor's account, officializing his death, has become the most liked of all time with more than 6.4 million likes. Explanations. 

Most liked Tweet ever.

A tribute fit for a King. #WakandaForever https://t.co/lpyzmnIVoP

The actor rose to international star rank in 2018 while playing the headliner of Marvel Studios' blockbuster  Black Panther . Ryan Coogler's film featured a black and African superhero for the first time. "Playing King T'Challa in Black Panther had been the great honor of his career," according to a statement posted on Boseman's social media accounts on Friday.

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A death with political overtones

In an America in the midst of the Black Lives Matters movement, shaken by the demonstrations and riots following the death of George Floyd and the shootings against the African-American Jacob Blake, the death of Chadwick Boseman takes on a political dimension.

The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want - even super heroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.

“The real power of Chadwick Boseman was greater than anything we saw on the screen, greeted the Democratic candidate for the US election Joe Biden on Twitter on Friday. From Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he's inspired generations and shown them that they can be anything they want - even superheroes. My wife Jill and I pray for hers at this painful time. "

Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/C5xGkUi9oZ

"My heart is broken," said Joe Biden's running mate Kamala Harris in the caption of a photo where she poses with the actor. “He was brilliant, kind, learned and humble. He left too early but his life counted ", underlines the senator from California, referring directly to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement which translates as" black lives matter "or" black lives matter ".

Former United States President Barack Obama for his part posted a photo on Facebook where he welcomes Chadwick Boseman to the White House during the shooting of 42 . In this biopic directed by Brian Helgeland and released in 2013 in the United States, Chadwick Boseman played Jackie Robinson, the first black American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues, where he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

“Chadwick came to the White House to work with children when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could see immediately that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and black, to use this power to offer heroes to admire, all this in the suffering he endured - what use he made of his years here below, ”congratulated the former head of state.

Chadwick Boseman brought history to life on the silver screen, from Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall.

As Black Panther, he was also a superhero to many.

And despite his 4 year long battle with cancer, he kept fighting and he kept inspiring. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/f0Tc8ByaXj

Martin Luther King III, son of the famous civil rights activist, also paid tribute to a man who was "a superhero for many". "Chadwick Boseman has brought history to life in cinema, from Jackie Robinson to James Brown to Thurgood Marshall," he recalled.

The actor had played the king of funk in Get On Up in 2014 Tate Taylor. After the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968, James Brown became with Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (1968), an anthem unofficial of the American black community, the symbol of a resounding revenge on misery and segregation.

Chadwick Boseman played another emblematic figure of the black community in the United States, that of Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights lawyer who became the first black American judge to have sat from 1967 to 1991 on the Supreme Court of the United States, in the film Marshall by Reginald Hudlin, released in 2017.

A minute of silence at the resumption of the NBA playoffs

The death of Chadwick Boseman also sparked a wave of emotion in an American sports world mobilized against police violence and racism since Wednesday following the case of Jacob Blake, this 29-year-old black American seriously injured by police shootings and probably paralyzed for life on Monday in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

After a wave of historic strikes by NBA players, the resumption of the NBA playoffs was emotional this Saturday. Before the start of the meeting between the Bucks - club instigator of the strike - of Milwaukee and the Magic of Orlando, a tribute with a minute of silence was paid to Chadwick Boseman.

The NBA mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman, a great friend of the NBA family. pic.twitter.com/DUbat6plz0

"The NBA mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman, a great friend of the NBA family," writes the American basketball league on its Twitter account.

From playing legendary figures to becoming one, we'll never forget your iconic performance as Jackie Robinson and your many inspiring roles. You will be missed, Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/NY2sKMcJIb

The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, a franchise created in 1883 in Brooklyn which moved to California in 1957-58 and where Jackie Robinson played, judged for its part that Chadwick Boseman by playing "inspiring roles" had also become legendary as the roles he played.

I woke up today to the sad news, our super hero passed away. I'm so grateful I got to meet you brother. Thank you for all you have done for us. Rest in Power, you were the best of us and will never be forgotten. Love, light and prayers I send to you and your family pic.twitter.com/9sKD3jZP3G

I want to dedicate this pole to Chadwick. What he accomplished and the legacy he left is so incredible to me. He's inspired a whole generation of young black men and women and provided them with a true superhero to look up to. Rest in power my friend. # WakandaForever #blackpanther pic.twitter.com/M7EgGess9p

“Thank you for everything you have done for us. You were the best of us and we will never forget you ”, greeted British racing driver Lewis Hamilton, the first black Formula 1 driver and six-time champion who convinced Mercedes to repaint his two cars in black for the 2020 season. , sign of the commitment of the German manufacturer against racism.

A few hours later, the pilot dedicated to the actor the Pole Position he had just won at the Grand Prix of Spa.

Hollywood mourns "deeply committed artist"

In 2019, Bob Iger, then boss of Disney, owner of Marvel Studios wrote in his autobiography about Black Panther  : “Barack Obama told me how much he thought the film was important, and Oprah sent me this message: 'Think that little black children will grow up with this film brings tears to my eyes. " ".

Chadwick Boseman first played T'Challa / The Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War in 2016, he also reprized his role in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame in 2018 and 2019. "Your legacy will be eternal" , underlined Marvel Studios.

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Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman's family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace.

A post shared by Marvel Studios (@marvelstudios) on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:06 pm PDT

The other performers of the Avengers did not fail to react to his disappearance.

I'm absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.

Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I'm endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z

“I am absolutely devastated. It is more than heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and always curious artist, ”responded Chris Evans, the interpreter of Captain America.

THANK YOU @chadwickboseman for all you gave us. We needed it & will always cherish it! A talented & giving artist & brother who will be sorely missed🙏🏿 RIP

Samuel L. Jackson, who played Nick Fury on the big screen, hailed a "talented and generous artist and brother who will be sorely missed."

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“It was meant to be for Chadwick and me to be connected, for us to be family. But what many don't know is our story began long before his historic turn as Black Panther. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. He whispered that when I received my honorary degree from Howard University, his alma mater, he was the student assigned to escort me that day. And here we were, years later as friends and colleagues, enjoying the most glorious night ever! We'd spent weeks prepping, working, sitting next to each other every morning in makeup chairs, preparing for the day together as mother and son. I am honored that we enjoyed that full circle experience. This young man's dedication was awe-inspiring, his smile contagious, his talent unreal. So I pay tribute to a beautiful spirit, a consummate artist, a soulful brother ... ”thou aren't dead but flown afar ...”. All you possessed, Chadwick, you freely gave. Rest now, sweet prince. ” #WakandaForever

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"Our story began long before his historic turning point as a Black Panther," said on Instagram Angela Bassett, who played Ramonda, T'Challa's mother in Black Panther in the caption of a photo where she hugs the artist. "The dedication of this young man was impressive, his smile contagious, his talent unreal," writes the actress. “I therefore pay tribute to a beautiful spirit, an accomplished artist, a brother full of soul,” she adds.

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Gonna miss you mate. Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the kindest most genuine people I've met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP @chadwickboseman

A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:40 pm PDT

"You were one of the most genuine people I have ever met," Chris Hemsworth, the performer of Thor, wrote on Instagram.

All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.

Mark Ruffalo, aka Hulk, also paid tribute to him. “What a man, what talent. Brother, you were one of the greatest of all time and your greatness was just beginning. (…) Rest in peace, King ”.

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“Chadwick was someone who radiated power and peace. Who defended so many things, more than himself. Who took the time to really ask how you were doing and cheered you on when you felt lost, ”wrote Captain Marvel heroine actress Brie Larson.

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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 ... #chadwickforever

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. Official (@robertdowneyjr) on Aug 29, 2020 at 11:14 am PDT

“Mr. Boseman played at the same level on the playing field while fighting for his life… It is heroism. I will remember the good times, the laughs and the way he changed the game… ”reacted Robert Downey, aka Iron Man.

To a hero who transcends universes. Wakanda Forever. Rest in Power Chadwick. pic.twitter.com/F5YhIbK4wg

Competitors of Marvel, DC Comics studios have hailed "a hero who transcends universes."

"Persevere with pride, persevere with determination," wrote actor Dwayne Johnson, who will soon be donning the costume of Black Adam, a black antihero from slavery in an upcoming DC Comics production. And to add: "It's hard to imagine the silent pain and the struggle you went through these years, as your powerful light and your talents continued to shine, sources of inspiration for the world. Above all, our children have finally seen themselves as superheroes. Thanks to you. "

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