VMAs pay moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman after Black Panther actor's death aged 43
standard.co.ukChadwick Boseman following his death aged 43.The actor, best known for playing superhero T’Challa in the Marvel films, had privately fought colon cancer since being diagnosed in 2016.Boseman’s family announced his death on Friday, saying he died surrounded by loved ones.The VMAs opened on a sombre note, with host Keke Palmer paying tribute to Boseman, whose other film roles included playing baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson in 42 and soul singer James Brown in Get On Up.Palmer said: “Before we get into the music tonight, we need to talk about the devastating loss of Chadwick Boseman, an actor whose talent and passion is a true inspiration to all the fans he touched and everyone he encountered.“We dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit.
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