Lupita Nyong’o and Chadwick Boseman on Jan. 29, 2018.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Lupita Nyong’ois celebrating her late friendChadwick Boseman.Nyong’o, 41, took toInstagramon Friday, Nov. 29 to share a sweet photo of herself and Boseman, whodied at 43in August 2020. In theBlack Pantherstar’s caption, Nyong’o shared a quote from the 20th century Dutch Catholic priest and theologianHenri Nouwenthat read, “Those you have loved deeply and who have died live on in you, not just as memories but as real presences.”“Remembering that Chadwick Boseman was born on this day. 🙏🏿👑💜,” she added in a caption.Boseman died after a four-year private battle withcolon cancer. In theBlack Panthermovies, Nyong’o portrays Wakanan warrior and Boseman’s character T’Challa’s romantic partner Nakia. The pair are not together at the outset of 2018’s original film, but the end of 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverreveals that Nakia and Boseman’s character had a son together prior to T’Challa’s death, whom Nakia has raised in secret.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Nyong’o was close with Boseman and has shared tributes to him on the anniversaries of his death and birthday, including thefourth anniversary of his death in August. TheAcademy Awardwinner recently spoke to her grief over Boseman’s death on Oct. 14 at a BFI London Film Festival event when she was shown a clip fromBlack Panther.Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong’o on March 2, 2014.Jeff Vespa/VF14/WireImage"The grief is just the love with no place to put it, right?” Nyong’o, who grew emotional after the footage played, said at that event. “I don’t run away from the tears or the grief, you know?You just live with it. That experience will never be separate from the love that was formed.“The actress additionally noted during that October event that she has not watchedBlack Panthersince Boseman died. “I watch this clip and I’m filled with grief and I don’t know whether I’ll ever be done shedding my tears from losing my friend,” Nyong’o added at the time. “But I’m like, we get to see him alive. And that’s so wonderful.”
Lupita Nyong’ois celebrating her late friendChadwick Boseman.
Nyong’o, 41, took toInstagramon Friday, Nov. 29 to share a sweet photo of herself and Boseman, whodied at 43in August 2020. In theBlack Pantherstar’s caption, Nyong’o shared a quote from the 20th century Dutch Catholic priest and theologianHenri Nouwenthat read, “Those you have loved deeply and who have died live on in you, not just as memories but as real presences.”
“Remembering that Chadwick Boseman was born on this day. 🙏🏿👑💜,” she added in a caption.
Boseman died after a four-year private battle withcolon cancer. In theBlack Panthermovies, Nyong’o portrays Wakanan warrior and Boseman’s character T’Challa’s romantic partner Nakia. The pair are not together at the outset of 2018’s original film, but the end of 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverreveals that Nakia and Boseman’s character had a son together prior to T’Challa’s death, whom Nakia has raised in secret.
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Nyong’o was close with Boseman and has shared tributes to him on the anniversaries of his death and birthday, including thefourth anniversary of his death in August. TheAcademy Awardwinner recently spoke to her grief over Boseman’s death on Oct. 14 at a BFI London Film Festival event when she was shown a clip fromBlack Panther.
Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong’o on March 2, 2014.Jeff Vespa/VF14/WireImage
Jeff Vespa/VF14/WireImage
“The grief is just the love with no place to put it, right?” Nyong’o, who grew emotional after the footage played, said at that event. “I don’t run away from the tears or the grief, you know?You just live with it. That experience will never be separate from the love that was formed.”
The actress additionally noted during that October event that she has not watchedBlack Panthersince Boseman died. “I watch this clip and I’m filled with grief and I don’t know whether I’ll ever be done shedding my tears from losing my friend,” Nyong’o added at the time. “But I’m like, we get to see him alive. And that’s so wonderful.”
source: people.com
