Chadwick Boseman Set to Receive a Hollywood Star

Chadwick Boseman poses with his Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Black Panther at the 50th NAACP Image awards in Los Angeles on March 30, 2019. (Alamy)

By: Adonis Armstrong

Every year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recognizes exceptional entertainers who have made significant contributions to the industry, and this year, Chadwick Boseman has been announced as one of the latest actors to be honored with a prestigious gold star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

At the age of 43, Chadwick Boseman, who tragically passed away from colon cancer in August 2020, gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of T'Challa, also known as Black Panther, in the 2018 film that shared the same name. His exceptional performance contributed to the film's three Academy Awards and established a groundbreaking legacy as the first black superhero in the modern cinematic world, leaving an indelible impact on the Marvel franchise.

Congrats to @ChadwickBoseman and all of the 2024 inductees to the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame! ✨ pic.twitter.com/HbtMlVUsKF

— Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts (@bosemanfdn) June 26, 2023

Yesterday June 26th, Ellen K, the Chair and Walk of Famer, expressed in a statement on the organization's official website. “The Selection Committee, which is made up of fellow Walk of Famers, carefully hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world. The Committee did an amazing job choosing these very talented people. We can’t wait to see each honoree’s reaction as they realize that they are becoming a part of Hollywood’s history with the unveiling of their star on the world’s most famous walkway!”

In the Motion Pictures category, Chadwick Boseman will be posthumously honored with the acclaimed recognition in 2024, alongside other notable figures from the realms of Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment such as Toni Braxton, Andre "Dr. Dre" Young, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, Brandy Norwood, and many others.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Panel extend their congratulations to all the honorees, noting that the dates for the star ceremonies are yet to be determined. Recipients have a two-year window from the date of selection to schedule their star ceremonies before the opportunity expires. Announcements for upcoming star ceremonies are typically made on the official website www.walkoffame.com, roughly ten days prior to the dedication.

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