'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright opens up about costar Chadwick Boseman as fifth death anniversary nears

'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright opens up about costar Chadwick Boseman as fifth death anniversary nears

The "Black Panther" actor's death came as a shock to audiences and even his costars as few knew of his cancer diagnosis.

‘Black Panther' Star Letitia Wright Pays Tribute To Chadwick Boseman 5 Years After His Passing - theJasmineBRAND

‘Black Panther’ Star Letitia Wright Pays Tribute To Chadwick Boseman 5 Years After His Passing Letitia Wright is honoring the late Chadwick Boseman. On IG, the actress wrote, “This week. Every year since 2020. Is a tough one. But always a time of reflection, taking time to appreciate the beautiful soul of my brother.” Boseman, who starred in Black Panther alongside Wright, died of colon cancer on Aug. 28, 2020. Few people knew he had been diagno…

Letitia Wright Reflects on 5 Years Since Chadwick Boseman's Death

As the fifth anniversary of Chadwick Boseman’s passing looms, actress Letitia Wright offered a heartfelt reflection on the enduring emotional weight of his absence. Wright, best known for her role as Shuri in Black Panther, shared an Instagram Story on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, recalling how the week around Aug. 28 has remained difficult each year. She wrote, “This week. Every year since 2020. Is a tough one,” and added, “But always a time of refle…