Chadwick Boseman death: MLB, NFL, NBA players mourn the sudden death of Black Panther star

Chwick Boseman, 43, passed away after battling colon cancer for four years. Boseman, before rising to fame for his role as Black Panr, also played MLB icon Jackie Robinson in 42. His death coincided with Jackie Robinson Day, which was postponed to August 28 from April 15 due to COVID-19 pandemic. MLB, NBA and NFL players mourned actor's death on social media, joining world to remember Boseman's illustrious career. 

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Chwick Boseman death: Sports world pays tribute to Chwick Boseman after his untimely passing

After 42 released in 2013, Boseman also went on appear in Draft Day in 2014. He played role of a potential Cleveland Browns prospect in  NFL. This February, Boseman also judged controversial NBA Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend. His death was anunced through a statement on his official Twitter account. Boseman died at his house in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side. 

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"We are devastated by tragic loss of Chwick Boseman. His transcendent performance in “42” will stand test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle to tell Jackie’s story to audiences for generations to come," MLB wrote in ir heartfelt statement.  am Jones, Marcus Stroman and Taijuan Walker were among MLB stars who reacted on Twitter. Stroman shared a photo of Boseman posing with late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who lost his life in a helicopter crash earlier this year. "RIP Black Kings," wrote  New York Mets pitcher. 

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NBA players pay ir tributes after Chwick Boseman death

Brley Beal, Trae Young, CJ McCollum, Jayson Tatum, Klay Thompson, Pau Gasol and Kevin Love are few of active NBA players who reacted to devastating news on Twitter. Retired NBA icons like Magic Johnson and Dwyane We also mourned actor on Twitter. "When you think this year can’t get worse R.I.P legend," Jusuf Nurkic wrote in his tweet. Young recounted meeting actor during All-Star Weekend, who "never stopped having" a smile on his face. Magic Johnson tweeted a thre, applauding Boseman to continue working while fighting cancer. 

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NFL players react to Boseman's sudden passing away

Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson was among first NFL stars to react to Boseman's passing. "Wakanda Forever," Wilson wrote, remembering Boseman's role as Marvel's Black Panr. Ryan Grant, Chris Harris Jr, Cameron Jordan and Lance Briggs were ors who expressed ir shock over Boseman's death. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, like Stroman, shared a photo of Boseman and Bryant toger. 

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