Boseman counted many fellow celebrities as friends, and Denzel Washington was one.
The legendary actor paid tribute to the young star via a statement in the wake of his passing.
God bless Chadwick Boseman" (viaEntertainment Weekly).
But Washington was more than a friend to the late actor.
“I’ve basically been holding this secret my whole career.
Interestingly, Washington was once considered for a role inBlack Pantheraccording toScreen Rant.
The duo met at the New York premier of the movie (viaBBC).
It was during this encounter that Boseman personally thanked Washington for his support.
Washington is far from the only star who haspublicly spoken outabout their immense grief following the star’s passing.
