Chadwick Boseman’s Last Instagram Post Celebrated Kamala Harris

Fans of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman were shocked to hear of his passing Friday night, at the age of 43. The actor’s family revealed in an Instagram post that Boseman had lost his battle with colon cancer; he was diagnosed with stage III cancer in 2016 and it progressed to stage IV.

Before his passing, Boseman’s last Instagram post was in celebration of Kamala Harris’s nomination as the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate. Boseman shared a photo with Harris, writing in the caption, “YES @KamalaHarris! #WhenWeAllVote #Vote2020.” He included three clapping hand emojis. Boseman shared the same photo on Twitter.

Harris reacted to the news of Boseman’s death on Instagram, sharing another photo of the two hugging one another. In the caption, she paid tribute to his life and legacy, writing, “Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family.” Both Harris and Boseman graduated from Howard University.

Harris’s niece, Meena Harris, took to Instagram to mourn the loss of Boseman. Sharing a screenshot of Boseman’s final tweet honoring her aunt, Harris wrote, “This was his last tweet. God this is so, so heartbreaking. Rest in power, @chadwickboseman.”

News of Boseman’s Passing Was Shared Posthumously on His Instagram

A final Instagram post, shared posthumously on Boseman’s account, revealed the sad news of his death. The caption reflected, “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ⁣It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.”

Boseman did not speak publicly about his diagnosis, so his passing was a shock to the 7.5 million fans who followed him.

Earlier this year, when Kobe Bryant passed away unexpectedly in a helicopter crash, Boseman shared a photo of him and Bryant in remembrance of the NBA star. In the caption, he wrote, “I’m heartbroken. Shocked. Husband, Father, Strategist, Philosopher-Poet, Warrior-Athlete, Filmmaker…your focus is magnetic, Kobe. My love goes out to you and your family.”

In His Final Months, Boseman Posted Behind-the-Scenes Footage From ‘Da 5 Bloods’ & Support for Black Lives Matter

While Boseman did not post frequently on social media, the photos and videos he did share in his final months before passing were in promotion of the Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods and in support of Black Lives Matter and the protests following George Floyd’s death.

Boseman played the role of Stormin’ Norman in Da 5 Bloods, which was released on Netflix in June 2020. According to IMDb, Boseman’s last completed role before his death was in the upcoming film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden reacted to the news of Boseman’s death. In a tweet, he reflected on Boseman’s legacy, both on and off-screen. Biden wrote, “The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.”

Simon Cowell AGT Update: Is He Coming Back to Judge? When Will He Return?