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CELEBRITIES Obama, others remember Boseman
Tributes continue to pour in for Chadwick Boseman. The actor, who starred in the blockbuster superhero Marvel film “Black Panther,” died Friday at the age of 43 after he privately battled colon cancer for four years.
“Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain — what a use of his years.”
“Chadwick was not only a deeply soulful and powerful actor, but he was such a kind, thoughtful, funny and gentle person. He brightened everyone’s day every time he walked into our hair and makeup trailer or on set with his beautiful smile.”
“Mr. Boseman leveled the playing field while fighting for his life... That’s heroism. I’ll remember the good times, the laughter, and the way he changed the game.”
“There’s a reason (Chadwick Boseman) could play Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and King T’Challa with such captivating depth and honesty. He, too, knew what it meant to truly persevere. He, too, knew that real strength starts inside. And he, too, belongs right there with them as a hero — for Black kids and for all of our kids.”
“A great human being, who while silently suffering with terminal cancer, still used his talent to be a vessel, which he would with that God given gift, inspire, encourage and motivate a people and the entire world to be better someones, a better place for everyone, to get us all to a higher ground. Please let us love on his Dear Wife and Family. Wakanda Forever!!!”
“I’m heartbroken at the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. He was a tremendous actor who brought some of our community’s heroes to life. My prayers are w/ his family. His legacy will endure. Wakanda Forever!”
“Rest gently, King. Chadwick Boseman.”
Strong debut for
“Tenet”: Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” launched internationally this weekend, generating a surprisingly robust $53 million debut despite the ongoing pandemic.
The sci-fi epic had the strongest start in the United Kingdom, where it made $7.1 million. “Tenet” launched in 41 international markets this weekend, including France ($6.7 million), Korea ($5.1 million) and Germany ($4.2 million). Next weekend, the Warner Bros. film will touch down in the U.S., Russia and China.
“Tenet,” a twisty, timebending thriller starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, was originally supposed to debut in July. However, its release was postponed numerous times amid the pandemic.
Aug: 31 birthdays:
Actor Warren Berlinger is 83. Singer Van Morrison is 75. Actor Richard Gere is 71. Drummer Gina Schock is 63. Singer Deborah Gibson is 50. Actor Chris Tucker is 48. Actor Sara Ramirez is 45.