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Chadwick was diagnosed with cancer four years back, confirmed his family statement. The 'Black Panther' star did not make his diagnosis public. The MCU film released in 2018, two years after his diagnosis.
Updated : Aug 29, 2020, 08:02 PM IST | Edited by : Snehadri Sarkar
Formula one driver Lewis Hamilton paid his tribute to Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman, best remembered for his role in 'Black Panther', no his sudden demise on Saturday (August 29). Hamilton, who finished the qualifiers at pole position for tomorrow's Belgian Grand Prix main race, stood on top of his car after the qualifiers and made the iconic 'Wakanda Forever' gesture from the movie Black Panther.
After the race, Lewis also spoke on the topic of Chadwick's death and said: "I woke up to the sad news of Chadwick passing away. That news really, really broke me."
"He was such a shining light. Wakanda Forever. I just wanted to come out today and drive to perfection," he added.
- Lewis Hamilton
"That one was for Chadwick Boseman - rest in peace!"
— FOX Sports Asia (@FOXSportsAsia) August 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton has dedicated his record sixth pole at the Belgian Grand Prix to the memory of the actor who lost his fight with colon cancer yesterday! #F1 #FOXSportsF1 #BelgianGP pic.twitter.com/FsPOgaBkFH
Lewis Hamilton wins pole and says it was for Chadwick pic.twitter.com/b2K3IG4pCF
— ʎןןǝʞ ʍǝɹp (@DidYouSayDrew) August 29, 2020
Chadwick died on Friday due to Stage IV colon cancer at the age of 43. Boseman was in his Los Angeles home with wife and family, when he breathed his last.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer four years back, confirmed his family statement. The 'Black Panther' star did not make his diagnosis public. The MCU film released in 2018, two years after his diagnosis.