# Chadwick Boseman death anniversary tributes

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> Updated: 2026-08-31T19:06:34.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

On the sixth anniversary of actor Chadwick Boseman’s death, tributes have been shared by fans and colleagues worldwide. Boseman, known for his role as T’Challa in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’, passed away on August 28, 2020, at age 43 after a private four-year battle with stage 3 colon cancer.

Actress Lupita Nyong’o, his former co-star, posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, advising followers to “hold on to those you love who love you back” and to express their affection while they can. Nyong’o, who appeared in both ‘Black Panther’ and the sequel ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, has previously described the loss as a “punch to my gut every morning.”

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### 2026-08-31: Lupita Nyong'o honors Chadwick Boseman on sixth anniversary of death

Lupita Nyong’o posted a tribute to late ‘Black Panther’ co-star Chadwick Boseman, marking six years since his death from colon cancer.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lupita-nyongo-honors-chadwick-boseman-on-sixth-anniversary-of-death

### 2026-08-28: Chadwick Boseman: Tributes mark sixth anniversary of actor's death

Lupita Nyong'o and fans worldwide are paying tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman on the sixth anniversary of his death from colon cancer.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chadwick-boseman-tributes-mark-sixth-anniversary-of-actors-death

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