*As hthe world knows, Chadwick Boseman passed away on Friday evening after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
His final tweet, sent out by his estate sharing the devastating news of his passing with the public, has now become the most-liked tweet in Twitter history.
In the 24-hours following the announcement, the tweet has garnered over 6.2 million likes.
Twitter’s official page acknowledged this accomplishment, quote-tweeting: “Most liked Tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King.”
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— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Via a statement on behalf of the actor, his family wrote:
“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.”
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all , and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy’, they said.
“It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He died in his home with his wife and family by his side.”
“The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
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