Michael B. Jordan honors Chadwick Boseman

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Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan had a connection that went beyond cinema.

The two actors, who respectively played T'Challa / Black Panther and his cousin Erik “Killmonger” Stevens in

, had remained very close after the end of filming of the MCU blockbuster.

And as he says in a tribute, posted on his Instagram page, Michael B. Jordan would have liked them to have "more time".

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I've been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel.

I've been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug… everything.

I wish we had more time.

One of the last times we spoke, you said we were forever linked, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever.

Since nearly the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16 years old you paved the way for me.

You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create legacy.

And whether you've known it or not… I've been watching, learning and constantly motivated by your greatness.

I wish we had more time.

Everything you've given the world… the legends and heroes that you've shown us we are… will live on forever.

But the thing that hurts the most is that I now understand how much of a legend and hero YOU ​​are.

Through it all, you never lost sight of what you loved most.

You cared about your family, your friends, your craft, your spirit.

You cared about the kids, the community, our culture and humanity.

You cared about me.

You are my big brother, but I never fully got a chance to tell you, or to truly give you your flowers while you were here.

I wish we had more time.

I'm more aware now than ever that time is short with people we love and admire.

I'm gonna miss your honesty, your generosity, your sense of humor, and incredible gifts.

I'll miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes.

I'm dedicating the rest of my days to live the way you did.

With grace, courage, and no regrets.

“Is this your king !?”

Yes.

Hey .

is!

Rest In Power Brother.

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Aug 31, 2020 at 4:47 pm PDT

“I tried to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel.

I remember today all the times, all the conversations, all the disagreements, each time we hugged.

Of all.

I would have liked that we had more time, “he posted in the caption of a series of photos where the two stars appear side by side.

A hero

Obviously moved, Michael B. Jordan also tells how much he was influenced - and his career shaped - by the example of the one he considered to be a superhero, on the screen as in the city.

"Everything you have given to the world, the legends and heroes that we are, as you have shown us, will live on forever."

But what hurts me the most is not understanding until now how much of a legend and hero you have been.

Through all you have endured, you have never lost sight of what you loved most.

Your family, your friends, your job, your mind.

The children, the community, our culture and our humanity.

You had attention for me.

You are my big brother, but I never really had the chance to tell you, ”added the actor from

.

Michael B. Jordan concludes his post with a reference to the words of his Black Panther character: “Is he your King?

Yes it is.

".

Chadwick Boseman's death was announced on Saturday.

The actor died at 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

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