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Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Sets Down His Shoes During Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Chadwick Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, paid tribute to her late husband by placing his shoes at his new star during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday, November 20.
In a clip from the moment shared via People, Ledward-Boseman was seen squatting down next to the star to set down a pair of oxford shoes that once belonged to Boseman.
In addition to placing Boseman’s shoes near his star, Ledward-Boseman gave a speech praising the 21 Bridges star’s career and personal integrity.
“In life, Chad was more than an actor, or even an artist,” Ledward-Boseman said. “He was a spiritual teacher, fortified by a family and close friends that kept him grounded in faith; a team that believed in him, protected him and fought for him. Colleagues that trusted his vision, that lifted him up and forged a real brotherhood: you have no idea how pivotal those moments were.”
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She went on to note that the occasion marked them recognizing a “lifetime of artistry.” She continued, “We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon. You lived with honor, and you walked with truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful as you were kind. We love you, we miss you, we thank you.”
Boseman and Ledward-Boseman were first romantically linked in 2015, and they secretly wed before he died at age of 43 in 2020 following a private battle with cancer.
Not only did Ledward-Boseman attend the event that honored Boseman, but so did Ryan Coogler, Viola Davis, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Derrick Boseman, Kevin Boseman, Jerry Neuman and Steve Nissen.
Black Panther director Coogler, 39, also gave a speech during the event, sharing that he remembered Boseman as “an incredibly humble teacher.” He went on to praise his work ethic, explaining that Boseman attended “every single audition and every single callback” throughout the Black Panther casting process.
Coogler also said that Boseman “was incredibly generous with his time on set,” even while he was undergoing his cancer treatment.
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“This is something that people who maybe played ice hockey with Wayne Gretzky can attest to, people who played basketball with Michael Jordan can attest to: there’s something special about being that close to somebody that great,” Coogler said. “You realize how much you don’t measure up, but you also realize how much the human body is capable of. Chad showed that every day.”
After clips from the ceremony were shared on social media, several fans took to the comments section to note how well deserved the honor was.
“I so agreed this Star is well deserved. He was well loved and deserves the recognition. A Real Thespian,” one person wrote via Instagram, while another added, “Five years later, we still miss you, so deserving of this honor.”
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