Following the death of Chadwick Boseman, the Black Panther star, late NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and Hollywood actor Denzel Washington’s names have been on gthe top trends for the day.
Chadwick’s passing away was announced via a statement on his Twitter handle, revealing that he had been battling colon cancer for four years and gave uo the ghost in his home beside his wife and family.
As the condolences and tributes began trooping in, social media users recollect how the world had lost basketballer Kobe Bryant to the cold hands of death earlier in the year and began what can pass for another round of mourning and tributes.
chadwick boseman and kobe bryant. two men with hearts made of gold. they inspired many people and put smiles on many faces. the world has lost two precious souls but heaven has gained two angels. heroes come and go but legends are forever. rest in peace and power. pic.twitter.com/dQDIQGwKvq
— 𖧵 lavine ⁷ (@GUCCITAEWON) August 29, 2020
Kobe gone at 41, Chad at 42..
Take that trip!
Spend that money (wisely)!
Hit that person up and tell them you LOVE THEM!
Life is too short❤️— Dr. Jackson Avery🏥 (@ed_edd_eddielee) August 29, 2020
Looking at this picture is heartbreaking, Wakanda forever.
Rest in peace Kobe Bryant ( Black Mamba), rest in peace Chadwick Boseman ( Black Panther). pic.twitter.com/43qARMzfVJ
— Zaddy Ajala (@UNCLE_AJALA) August 29, 2020
Chadwick reflecting on Kobe and the conversation they had that made him respect Kobe’s mind. pic.twitter.com/6tt2AXzWmu
— Brian (@_ValTown_) August 29, 2020
Okay tanginang 2020 to, we lost Kobe Bryant in the past few months, now we lost Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/8vYGCVWouc
— ×⟭⟬Angel⁷⟭⟬× is busy reading (@angeljiminie482) August 29, 2020
First it was Kobe, now it's Chadwick Boseman. 2020 took 2 legends from us. RIP Black Panther and Mamba pic.twitter.com/GNFaclBefc
— RIP CHADWICK❤ (@chimdi__) August 29, 2020
2020 took two Heroes from us😭 drop 💔❤💛..
Black Mamba🐍👑 #WakandaForever🙅👑Chadwick Boseman Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/L8e8rwTbnl
— Ayigbe Nani🇳🇬✌🇬🇭 (@Ayigbe_Nani) August 29, 2020
Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. We are nothing, but dust and to dust we shall rest…
Rest In Peace CHADWICK BOSEMAN & KOBE!!! Black Mamba! Heroes pic.twitter.com/Gy4ABgwOG7
— Cindymonel™ (@cindy_blog) August 29, 2020
January- Kobe death
Feb- Pop smoke death
March & April: Corona virus outbreak and deaths
May: Floyd Death
June: Rape cases
July: Second wave of Corona
August: Beirut , Lebanon explosion
August : Chadwick Boseman death😞💔May this be the last bad thing in 2020 Amen!! 💔😥🙏 pic.twitter.com/LvJnmEJoAZ
— BIG DADDY🦅 (@bigdaddyvinz) August 29, 2020
Not only did Kobe Bryant come to mind but Denzel Washington too, who had paved way for Chadwick Boseman into his acting career.
Read also: Watch Emotional Moments Chadwick Boseman Surprised Black Panther Fans
A video of Chawick paying a living tribute to Denzel and thanking him for secretly paying his tuition to Oxford Theatre Programme surfaced and has since gone viral, making the Hollywood actor trend as well.
Chadwick Boseman had a mystery benefactor who helped send him to Oxford to study the theater. Years later, he discovered it was Denzel Washington. Washington produced Boseman’s final film, which will air on Netflix later this year https://t.co/LjOECkbpD3
— Marlow Stern (@MarlowNYC) August 29, 2020
Denzel Washington and Phylicia Rashad once quietly helped pay for Howard University students to attend a prestigious theater program at Oxford when they couldn't afford to go.
One of those students was Chadwick Boseman.
We need more people like these. pic.twitter.com/DWITEzh3jP— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) August 29, 2020
So difficult 2 process the loss of Chadwick Boseman 💔Thx 2 his remarkable artistic talent, I truly felt like I knew him. This clip of him expressing gratitude 2 Denzel Washington @AmericanFilm in 2019 says as much about Chadwick as it does Denzel. https://t.co/y19iQ0ZHn6
— Dr. Deidra Crews (@DrDeidraCrews) August 29, 2020
“Let he who has watered, be watered.Let he who has given, he given to.” From Chadwick Boseman To Denzel Washington..
Rest In Honour Chadwick Boseman…Rest In Power😭😭😢😪— MrTV_Mmekwa (@MmekwaMrtv) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman had a mystery benefactor who helped send him to Oxford to study the theater. Years later, he discovered it was Denzel Washington. Washington produced Boseman’s final film, which will air on Netflix later this year https://t.co/LjOECkbpD3
— Marlow Stern (@MarlowNYC) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman was accepted into a prestigious theater program at Oxford University but couldn't affordto. He secured funding through a private benefactor, who was Denzel Washington. Over 20 years later, He thanked him in person at the premiere of "Black Panther" RIP KING pic.twitter.com/clbYESNCR3
— 사랑 ❤️ (@emeraldjeborri) August 29, 2020
