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Chadwick Boseman Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- On November 20, Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honoured with a star at 6904 Hollywood Blvd in a ceremony hosted by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m., with Simone Ledward-Boseman accepting and the event livestreamed on WalkOfFame.com.
- He rose to prominence as T'Challa in Black Panther and portrayed Jackie Robinson and James Brown, while the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the star recognises Boseman's extraordinary legacy and lasting cultural impact after his death aged 43 in August 2020.
- Viola Davis delivered an emotional tribute, saying `I have to believe that Chadwick is still alive`, and Ryan Coogler wore a bracelet Boseman gave him during the ceremony.
- The star sits in the Motion Pictures category on Hollywood Boulevard, joining a historic stretch and highlighting Black Panther's box-office figure more than one point three billion dollars, which advanced representation and shifted blockbuster storytelling.
- He has previously received posthumous honours such as an Academy Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy, while organisers highlighted his support for arts education and cancer research.
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