'You never wanted us to pity you and lose focus of what's important' Fans mourn Chadwick Boseman

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
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Different celebrities both locally and internationally have continued sending messages of condolence to the family of 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman.

This is after he succumbed to stage 4 colon cancer.

Among those who have sent their messages include Wahu, Halle Berry.

Wahu Kagwi penned

So sad to hear of the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Thank you for sharing your gift of acting with the world. 🙏🏾.'

Another fan penned

'I was shocked when I found out my mom texted me when I was eating and when I heard the news I lost my appetite I thought this was fake at first.

He was one of my favorite actors I've been a fan of him since I saw him portray jackie robinson in 42 Ijust can’t believe this is true r.i.p to a legendary man rest easy.'

Celebrated American actress Halle Berry penned

 'Here’s to an incredible man with immeasurable talent, who leaned into life despite his personal battle behind the scenes.

May we take this as a reminder that you never truly know what the people around you might be going through - treat them with kindness, and cherish every minute you have together. RIP #ChadwickBoseman'

King Kaka shared

I loved the movie ‘Get On Up’ , too dedicated.

Rest Champ.

carlet_nailedit penned

 'I remembered how empowered I felt leaving the movie theatre back in 2018 after watching the Black Panther film.

The rush was was indescribable as the world celebrated its first black superhero, now i'm heartbroken and saddened to my core.

Four years of suffering and none of us knew.

I guess bcoz you didn't want us to pity you and get all emotional about your illness and loose sight of what was important to you.

Your purpose and what you were here to accomplish, in what little time you had left😢it just goes to show that you just never know how much a person is going through in the very moment they are putting a smile on your face.

Making you feel better about yourself and your outlook at life.'

Adding

'Humility is what Chadwick Boseman projected through our television screens and I guess that's why this hit most of us if not all so hard 😢.

My brothers, sisters and I loved this actor and we lost one of our favorite superhero, we were truly anticipating a part 2 😭😭 but your memories lives on.

#wakandaforever  .2020 is not a year. Rest in eternal peace 😔😭'