Michael B. Jordan pens emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Sometimes bonds aren't forged through one interaction. Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan co-starred in BLACK PANTHER together but in a very emotional tribute to the late actor that passed after a four year battle with colon cancer, Jordan makes it clear that their relationship has been aligned for some time now and now all Jordan wishes is that he had more time.

The two actors knew each other long before they shared the screen together. In a 2018 Howard University commencement speech, Boseman said he turned down a role on All My Children early in his career because of the stereotypical depiction of the character. Coincidentally, Jordan ended up being recast in the role when he was 16. It's in Boseman's refusal to take that role and his reasoning behind it that began Jordan's admiration for the actor.  "You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create legacy. And whether you’ve known it or not…I’ve been watching, learning and constantly motivated by your greatness,” Jordan wrote in his tribute posted to Instagram on Monday night. The post really speaks for itself and it's an emotional tribute by someone trying to find the right words to honor a friend. You can check out the full Instagram post below:

Each tribute that comes in for Chadwick Boseman it just becomes more clear how many people he touched and just how inspiring he was. 43 is so very young to leave this Earth but Chadwick Boseman chose LIVE! Some say he suffered in silence but the people that needed to know knew what he was dealing with. Instead of letting it beat him into submission, he spent the last four years of his life, accomplishing major milestones knowing that his time here could be limited. If you needed an example to strive for greatness and live your best life, this is it. There is always time to leave your mark, even if you know you're living on borrowed time.