Chadwick Boseman's post becomes 'most liked Tweet ever'

Twitter has announced that the last post by Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is the most liked tweet.

During wee hours of Sunday, a day after Boseman died due to colon cancer, Twitter announced that the actor's final post on the microblogging website is the most liked tweet ever, reports deadline.com. The tweet is a picture of the actor and his family's announcement of his death.

"Most liked Tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King," the official Twitter account said, retweeting Boseman's post. "#WakandaForever."

August 29, 2020

Boseman's tweet, which was posted around 7:41 am on Saturday (India), had gained around three million retweets and more than 6.5 million likes till Sunday afternoon and it's still counting.

The statement about his sad demise read as "It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. 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 honour 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."

Among the millions retweeting and liking the tweet were Hollywood stars, politicians and other public figures. Dwayne Johnson, Quinta Brunson and Natasha Rothwell retweeted Boseman's post and added their own tribute to the Da 5 Bloods star.