Chadwick Boseman to Be Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 5 Years After His Death

Chadwick Boseman will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame five years after his death. The actor, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 43 from colon cancer, is being recognized for his significant contributions to film. The star ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 20th. Director Ryan Coogler, who worked with Boseman on "Black Panther," and actress Viola Davis, who costarred with him in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," are expected to speak at the event. Boseman's wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept the honor on his behalf. Boseman's star will be located at 6904 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce producer, Ana Martinez, stated that the honor celebrates Boseman's "extraordinary legacy" and that his performances continue to inspire generations. Boseman built a notable career playing influential figures in Black American history, including Jackie Robinson in "42," James Brown in "Get On Up," and Thurgood Marshall in "Marshall." He also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Levee Green in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," a performance that also... download the app to read more