June 28, (THEWILL) – Late American actor, Chadwick Boseman, is set to be honoured with a posthumous star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, three years after his untimely death.
The actor died in 2020, after a long battle with colon cancer.
The late actor is among the distinguished group of celebrities who will be immortalised on the historic landmark in 2024.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Selection Panel recently announced this prestigious recognition, which will also be bestowed upon other dignitaries in the entertainment industry.
The list of honourees include Michelle Yeoh, Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Christina Ricci, Ken Jeong, Kerry Washington, Gwen Stefani, Eugene Levy, Mario Lopez, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
The honourees were carefully chosen to represent various genres within the entertainment world.
Apart from his iconic role as Black Panther, Boseman left an indelible mark through his performances in films such as ’42’, ‘Marshall’, ‘Get on Up’, and ‘Draft Day’.
His battle with stage three cancer, diagnosed in 2016, involved enduring numerous surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy, as detailed by his family.
The posthumous star for Boseman on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will serve as a lasting tribute to his talent, impact, and legacy within the entertainment industry.
