Chadwick Boseman is set to receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next Thursday (November 20), marking another milestone in a career that reshaped modern cinema before his untimely death in 2020. His widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept the honour on his behalf.

Boseman died at 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer—an illness he kept hidden while delivering some of the most memorable performances in contemporary film. 

Best known worldwide as T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), from "Captain America: Civil War" to "Avengers: Endgame", he also carved out a formidable dramatic legacy. His work in Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods", the James Brown biopic "Get On Up", and his final film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"—which earned him a posthumous Oscar nomination—cemented him as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

The ceremony will feature tributes from "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler and Viola Davis, who starred alongside him in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom". Coogler previously dedicated "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" to Boseman's memory, calling him the emotional centre of the franchise.

Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame, said: "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honoured to celebrate Chadwick Boseman's extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world."

In recent years, colleagues have spoken openly about their experiences working with Boseman, often reflecting on the grace with which he concealed his illness. Viola Davis later admitted she misunderstood the support he required on set. "There was a part of me that was a little judgmental — why do you need all that?" she said. "Little did I know that they were doing it because he was dying."

His co-star Lupita Nyong'o, speaking at the London Film Festival last October, described her ongoing grief. "The grief is just the love with no place to put it," she said. "I don't run away from the tears or the grief. You just live with it. That experience will never be separate."