After news broke out that “Black Panther” actor Chadwick Boseman has passed away, several NFL players took to Twitter to share their shock and disbelief about the tragic development.
In a post on Boseman's Twitter, his representative revealed that the famous actor passed away due to Stage IV colon cancer. Apparently, the 42-year-old Anderson, South Carolina native had been battling the illness since 2016.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
The heartbreaking news left the whole world devastated, including the sports industry. Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson was among the first NFL players to react to the passing of the actor, taking it to Twitter to remember and pay tribute to Boseman.
Several other football players followed suit, all expressing how the death of Boseman came as a shock. After all, the late artist never really publicly revealed his diagnosis.
Wakanda Forever.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) August 29, 2020
💔 #RIPKING https://t.co/O6FvU792et
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) August 29, 2020
Life is fascinating , we truly know nothing . You better live it up and Love it up .
— Ryangrant.eth (@RyanGrant25) August 29, 2020
sheesh RIP 🙏🏾 https://t.co/eTZkJ0RYsL
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) August 29, 2020
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas also couldn't believe that the year 2020 took both Boseman and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The NFL star posted a picture of the two and noted how the year has been wild, the coronavirus pandemic aside.
2020 has been wild 🤯🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Mjj7yvHNOG
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) August 29, 2020
This real?!? Dang!!! https://t.co/do9DZpwEP1
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) August 29, 2020
WOW heart is super heavy after hearing about @chadwickboseman. My condolences and prayers to his family and friends.
— CJ SPILLER (@CJSPILLER) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman fought through the pain of his illness, even producing films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to entertain and make people happy. He never complained despite it all, even though his cancer progressed from Stage 3 to Stage 4 through the years.
The whole world is mourning the death of not only a great actor, but a massive inspiration. To recall, his “Black Panther” film made waves for its representation of the Black community and its empowering theme.
Here are other reactions from the rest of the NFL, both from current and former players inspired by the actor,
One time for @chadwickboseman. Such an immensely talented individual with what was seemingly his whole life ahead of him. Gone entirely too soon! Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones! #RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Y2QW38BA7l
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) August 29, 2020
Rest in power Chadwick…. man life is truly fleeting. Like a passing shadow. Even a thousand years is like a blip on the map in contrast to eternity! I want to fill my days positively influencing people and pointing them to salvation (aka) Jesus. #GlorytoGod
— Matt Forte (@MattForte22) August 29, 2020
Rest in power Chadwick…. man life is truly fleeting. Like a passing shadow. Even a thousand years is like a blip on the map in contrast to eternity! I want to fill my days positively influencing people and pointing them to salvation (aka) Jesus. #GlorytoGod
— Matt Forte (@MattForte22) August 29, 2020
Soooo much going on in the world. Maaaaaaan!! 🤦🏾♂️ It’s draining!! Continue to pray and make sure y’all pray a special prayer for my friend @Tommieharris90 who just lost his father. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— ANTHONY ADAMS (@spiceadams) August 29, 2020
People wonder how I can smile in my situation. Its because of situations like @chadwickboseman He gave us all those movies while battling stage 4 cancer and he did it with a smile! He had so much joy and passion for what he did. All the while….. Everything is about perspective!
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) August 29, 2020
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) August 29, 2020
2020 keeps breaking our hearts
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 29, 2020
Boseman may be gone, but he will be remembered forever — not only by NFL players but by the whole world.
Wakanda Forever. Rest in Power, Chadwick.
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