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Kids Are Honoring Late Black Panther With Action Figure Memorials And Here Are 20 Of The Most Heartbreaking Photos
On August 28th, the whole world was shaken by heartbreaking news—actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died. Turns out, the man was diagnosed with colon cancer back in 2016, but decided to not make this information public. The actor was only 43 years old.
The impact Chadwick Boseman had on people, especially youngsters all over the world, is simply immeasurable and can't be put into words. But at least partly, it can be captured in photos. These past few days, parents from all around the globe have been sharing photos on social media of their little ones holding their own memorials for Chadwick Boseman with action figures, with many of them throwing up the Wakanda Forever salute across their chests in these photos.
Bored Panda invites you to look through some of the most heartbreaking photos of adorable little kiddos honoring their hero.
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What a beautiful boy. Maybe he'll be another Chadwick. My heart breaks with his!
After posting a photo of his son honoring Black Panther, user King Westbrook added this: "Kian wanted to thank everyone from the bottom of his heart for all the loving and kind words given to him for this post. When he found out about Chadwicks passing, he was heart broken. But he knows death is a part for being human, and wanted to cope with losing his hero this way."
A user Grafangel1RONIN replied to one of these photos by saying this: "Our hearts are broken in so many ways & yet when I see this picture I see a future king or president, leader, or hero. I see a young person who is inspired and will inevitably channel that inspiration to those graced with his presence. Its ok 2 cry little one it will make u brave."
I am glad he is being allowed to mourn. These heroes embody so much for so many people. Of any age.
For anyone wondering what it would take for Deadpool to be respectfully silent...
Translation: Black panther, a King, a warrior with a pure heart, a born leader, but in addition to everything, and most importantly, a hero to me.
Darn it, I have something in my eye gain... I don't know why, I haven't seen many of his movies or anything, but his death has really saddened me, I mean all deaths do. But, his especially. I guess it's because he came across as a really humble, likable young man. There never seemed to be an iota of arrogance about him. I don't know, I'm rambling now, sorry.
This was such heartbreaking news to read over the weekend. I was stunned when reading it and I don't really think that it has sunk in yet. Chadwick Boseman was not only a great actor and activist, but such an inspiration for so many young children who saw a powerful, noble, and kind king and superhero in the Black Panther role that he brought to life- I think these photos speak volumes. I will always love this quote from "Black Panther,": In my culture, death is not the end. It’s more of a stepping-off point. You reach out with both hands, and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into the green veld where you can run forever."
This has been a tragic event but I seriously doubt these kids all came up with this on their own. It all looks very staged by the parents for more likes on twitter or Instagram... I feel more sad that Chadwick Bostmans death is being used in this manner. The internet is the worst thing that has happened for this world 😞
These make me cry but it is heart warming to see how much he was loved. Make sure you tell people you do before they are gone and can 't hear you
I'm old and never heard of him. How do these children know who he was?
Heroes are people who are loved. And our loved ones are our heroes too. Chadwick Boseman was just a Marvel Avenger. But it is the love of those kids and his amazing qualities that made him a true hero. Rest in peace, sir
My neighborhood going to seed. Ninjas keep breaking in and cutting onions
Well I am so deeply touched. The rainbow of children was and is amazing. These images also speak well of the parents who are raising them. My prayer is that will inspire some kid to find a cure for colon cancer.
My daughter and I read her black panther book that night, she’s only 2 so I didn’t tell her what happened, but she loves marvel so much and all the heroes.
Darn it, I have something in my eye gain... I don't know why, I haven't seen many of his movies or anything, but his death has really saddened me, I mean all deaths do. But, his especially. I guess it's because he came across as a really humble, likable young man. There never seemed to be an iota of arrogance about him. I don't know, I'm rambling now, sorry.
This was such heartbreaking news to read over the weekend. I was stunned when reading it and I don't really think that it has sunk in yet. Chadwick Boseman was not only a great actor and activist, but such an inspiration for so many young children who saw a powerful, noble, and kind king and superhero in the Black Panther role that he brought to life- I think these photos speak volumes. I will always love this quote from "Black Panther,": In my culture, death is not the end. It’s more of a stepping-off point. You reach out with both hands, and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into the green veld where you can run forever."
This has been a tragic event but I seriously doubt these kids all came up with this on their own. It all looks very staged by the parents for more likes on twitter or Instagram... I feel more sad that Chadwick Bostmans death is being used in this manner. The internet is the worst thing that has happened for this world 😞
These make me cry but it is heart warming to see how much he was loved. Make sure you tell people you do before they are gone and can 't hear you
I'm old and never heard of him. How do these children know who he was?
Heroes are people who are loved. And our loved ones are our heroes too. Chadwick Boseman was just a Marvel Avenger. But it is the love of those kids and his amazing qualities that made him a true hero. Rest in peace, sir
My neighborhood going to seed. Ninjas keep breaking in and cutting onions
Well I am so deeply touched. The rainbow of children was and is amazing. These images also speak well of the parents who are raising them. My prayer is that will inspire some kid to find a cure for colon cancer.
My daughter and I read her black panther book that night, she’s only 2 so I didn’t tell her what happened, but she loves marvel so much and all the heroes.
