Disney Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman in New ‘Black Panther’ Opening Credits on His Birthday

The world is still mourning the death of “Black Panther” hero Chadwick Boseman who unexpectedly passed away this summer on Aug. 28. This past weekend, the actor would have turned 44 on Sunday, Nov. 29, and to celebrate his legacy and birthday, Disney acknowledged him by displaying new opening credits to the Marvel blockbuster hit “Black Panther” on its streaming platform Disney+.

The executive chairman of The Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger, posted this message in advance to Disney fans.

To all fans of #BlackPanther: watch the film on #DisneyPlus late tonight, for a special tribute to someone that was and will always be near and dear to our hearts.

— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) November 28, 2020

Long live the King. #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/FHiJDVQ3NS

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) November 29, 2020

His celebrity friends acknowledged him on social media.

Deeply loved, sorely missed. #ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/cMYOnJ4PnN

— Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo) November 29, 2020

Remembering you today, @chadwickboseman. Happy Birthday King 👑🖤 pic.twitter.com/wwmNpSerXw

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 29, 2020

Remembering #ChadwickBoseman on his birthday with gratitude, appreciation, and love. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BpTAcDR41X

— Phylicia Rashad (@PhyliciaRashad) November 30, 2020

Chadwick Boseman would have turned 44 years old today. Happy Birthday King. God Bless You. Thank you for using your gift to bring light to this world. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Nv8jS2YcUE

— COMMON (@common) November 29, 2020

 

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Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today, @chadwickboseman. Happy Birthday. Wishing we could time travel back to this moment. pic.twitter.com/df94mUaS6b

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 29, 2020

Boseman was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled with it for four years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.