Following Chadwick Boseman‘s death at the age of 43 due to colon cancer, people everywhere have set out to honor his memory. They have done so by talking about his impact on the world, as well as the next generation. These fans also specifically mentioned how Boseman portrayed some iconic figures from history, including James Brown and Jackie Robinson.
Since Boseman’s death, MLB fans have continued posting tributes to him on social media. Many have expressed the opinion that 42 is one of the most powerful movies in recent years and that he perfectly portrayed a baseball legend. Others reminisced about their experiences watching the film at private screenings. Boseman never played professional baseball, but the fans treated him like a true Hall of Famer.
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We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. His transcendent performance in โ42โ will stand the test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle to tell Jackieโs story to audiences for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/8oU7QpdLSE
โ MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in โ42,โ has died at the age of 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.
โ Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 29, 2020
What an awful loss for this world. pic.twitter.com/8yNYJDvZbF
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Rachel Robinson and Chadwick Boseman at the after-party for the LA premiere of 42 โ April 9, 2013 (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ๐ pic.twitter.com/FhNLfFqevY
โ Itโs a long season. (@mighty_flynn) August 29, 2020
I met you at the premier of 42 in Pittsburgh in 2013. Even though you were in the spotlight and all eyes were on you, I remember you saying, โIโm that one thatโs starstruck by all of these athletes here.โ Thatโs the man you were. Humble. You will be missed. RIP Chadwick Boseman pic.twitter.com/ypJc1yUq9p
โ andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) August 29, 2020
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One of the most powerful scenes from 42. Chadwick Boseman was an incredible actor. pic.twitter.com/cXGT40bL81
โ Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played Jackie Robinson in the movie 42 has passed away… on the day that the MLB honors Jackie Robinson day. 2020 sucks. pic.twitter.com/MLcFT5RsOj
โ Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) August 29, 2020
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Rest In Peace, Chadwick Boseman. 42 and your role as Black Panther in the MCU had such a huge impact on me. I will miss you. ๐ pic.twitter.com/MQRgfv0H0x
โ Jedi Master Ober (@obersports) August 29, 2020
I just heard that Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer. Such horrible news. He was such an incredibly talented actor and lovely person. He played Jackie Robinson in “42” and we hear this horrible news on Jackie Robinson day. So awful. Life is short. Be kind. https://t.co/UI383fHtFw
โ Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 29, 2020
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Its the MLB Jackie Robinson day today. So in of honor that and Chadwick Boseman ill drop my favorite clip from 42.
โ ใท (@GumGumRequiem) August 29, 2020
Rest in Power brother. pic.twitter.com/NpiPT4hRas
i have always really loved these photos of chadwick boseman being embraced by jackie robinsonโs widow, rachel, at the premiere party for 42. this is such sad news. pic.twitter.com/RVrBYgZKdg
โ moss hag ๐ฟ (@xtineengels) August 29, 2020
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Today, as we celebrate Jackie Robinson & mark 75 years since he was informed heโd play with the Dodgers & forever change sport, we mourn the passing of the actor who played him in โ42โ – rest well, Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/cGtznj6AAh
โ The Chris Mosier (@TheChrisMosier) August 29, 2020
watched 42 for the first time. Should shoot myself in the foot for not watching it sooner. Fantastic film!! what an actor the late @chadwickboseman was. gone to soon. RIP
โ Mikey Lee James (@MICKEYLEE2009) August 31, 2020
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for the longest time 42 was my all time favorite movie… itโs gonna hurt now watching it.
โ ๐ ๐ฅ ๐ฒ ๐ฌ ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ท (@aaIyssaa) August 29, 2020
rip chadwick boseman ๐ฅบ๐ pic.twitter.com/1drPWPpnJY
Had the honor of watching a private Steelers screening of โ42โ with Chadwick Boseman, and met up with him a few years later at a practice. A truly amazing actor, but even better person. He will be missed. Cancer sucks. pic.twitter.com/zBjjICffyA
โ Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 29, 2020
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