‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman receives Hollywood star
HOLLYWOOD (FOX Carolina) - Upstate native and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman was honored posthumously with a Hollywood star on Thursday.Boseman’s star is the 2,828th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Guest speakers at the dedication included Boseman’s wife Simone Ledward-Boseman, ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler, and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ costar Viola Davis.Ledward-Boseman accepted the honor on his behalf.Boseman was born in Anderson, South Carolina in 1976. His career earned him accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.He passed away on Aug. 28, 2020 at age 43 after a secret battle with cancer.“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez. “His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world.”Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with FOX Carolina. For more free content like this, download our apps.Copyright 2025 WHNS. All rights reserved.
