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Chadwick Boseman to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Chadwick Boseman to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Summary

Chadwick Boseman, known for his role as T'Challa in the Marvel movie Black Panther, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place on November 20 in Los Angeles, with people close to him, like his widow and film colleagues, attending. Boseman passed away in 2020 at the age of 43 from colon cancer.

Key Facts

  • Chadwick Boseman is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • He died in August 2020 at age 43 due to colon cancer.
  • Boseman was famous for playing T'Challa in Black Panther.
  • The star ceremony will happen on November 20 in Los Angeles.
  • Boseman's widow, Simone, is expected to accept the star on his behalf.
  • Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and actress Viola Davis will speak at the event.
  • Boseman's role in Black Panther was not recast for the sequel.
  • Before Black Panther, he played Jackie Robinson and James Brown in popular films.

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