Boseman makes Twitter history after death following outpouring of grief
NEWS that the Black Panther actor had died at the age of 43 following a secret cancer battle stunned his acting peers and fans.
After keeping his private health battle hidden for so long, the final tweet posted to Chadwick Boseman’s Twitter account detailing his brave fight has broken social media history.
Chadwick’s goodbye, shared by his family on Friday, announced to the world that the much-loved actor had died at the age of 43 following a secret battle with cancer.
The heartbreaking post stunned fans and costars of the Black Panther star alike with Chadwick opting to keep his diagnosis a closely guarded secret for four years while he continued making movies.
Twitter has now confirmed the announcement that Chadwick had tragically died is now the most “liked” in the site’s history.
The post, which including a beaming black and white photo of Chadwick, has received more than six million likes following an outpouring of grief and support to his family.
Chadwick is survived by wife Taylor Simone Ledward, who he married before his death and who was with him as he passed away, the statement revealed. Twitter has officially confirmed that Chadwick’s last tweet is the most liked ever, surpassing former United States President Barack Oabama’s poignant message about racism and a series of posts from K Pop band BTS, who have millions of followers on the site.
“Most liked Tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King. #WakandaForever,” Twitter shared via its own official account.
The previous record was held by Obama, who shared the Nelson Mandela quote: “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his background or his religion.”
Obama’s tweet, which has 4,3 million “likes”, came the same day as a deadly car attack on people protesting white supremacy in Charlottesville on August 2017. Obama was one of many famous faces paying tribute to Chadwick this weekend.
He recalled a time he invited the star to the White House to work with youngsters.
“Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson,” he shared.