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    Lupita Nyong'o Paid Tribute To Chadwick Boseman One Year After His Death

    “One year after his passing, the memory of Chadwick remains this alive in me."

    Joyann Jeffrey
    by Joyann Jeffrey

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Lupita Nyong’o is remembering Chadwick Boseman on the one-year anniversary of his death.

    Lupita Nyong'o (L) and Chadwick Boseman at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER
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    The Black Panther star paid tribute to the late actor when she shared a photo of herself laughing with Boseman on Instagram.

    “I did not know that I could miss both his laughter and his silence in equal measure,” she captioned the photo. “I do. I do.”

    Lupita Nyong'o (L) and Chadwick Boseman at the SAG awards holding their trophies
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    “One year after his passing, the memory of @chadwickboseman remains this alive in me,” Nyong’o continued.

    Chadwick Boseman (L) and Lupita Nyong'o take part in SiriusXM's Town Hall
    Cindy Ord / Getty Images for SiriusXM

    In 2020, Boseman died from colon cancer after he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

    Boseman’s Black Panther costar Michael B. Jordan also paid tribute to the acting legend on Instagram.

    “Not a day goes by bro… Love and miss you, but I know you still with us,” Jordan said.

    Kerry Washington added, “One year without Chadwick Boseman. Thank you for watching over us. We miss you King.”

    kerry washington @kerrywashington

    One year without Chadwick Boseman. Thank you for watching over us. We miss you King. 🖤🙏🏾

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    Viola Davis also said, "This day last year you left this earth and us. Man, you are missed!!! 💔🙏🏿❤"

    And Marvel Studios also gave Boseman a lovely shoutout. “Honoring our friend, our inspiration and our King, Chadwick Boseman,” they said.

    We miss you, Chadwick.