Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther costar Letitia Wright recites poem she penned in his memory

Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther costar Letitia Wright took to social media on Tuesday to recite a vibrant poem she penned in his memory following his tragic death last week from colon cancer at 43.

Wright, 26, narrated the moving piece of poetry amid a montage of images related to nature as well as shots of them together.

‘I didn’t know this is what I was waking up to, my brother, an angel on earth, departed,’ Wright, who played King T’Challa’s sister Shuri in the hit 2018 film, said. ‘A soul so beautiful, when you walked into a room, there was calm. You always moved with grace and ease. Every time I saw you, the world would be a better place.’

The latest: Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther costar Letitia Wright, 26, took to social media on Tuesday to recite a vibrant poem she penned in his memory following his tragic death last week from colon cancer at 43 

The Georgetown, Guyana-born actress talked about her mourning since getting the unexpected news, as she reached out to him during his health battle, which was not made public.

‘I wish I got to say goodbye,’ Wright said. ‘I messaged you a couple times, but I thought you were just busy. I didn’t know you were dealing with so much. But against all the odds, you remained focused on fulfilling your purpose with the time handed to you.

‘And I’ll never forget the day that I met you, before I got on the plane to L.A. for my first meeting with you. God told me that you were my brother and that I am to love you as such, and I always did, and I always will.’

She continued: ‘It is also written that all things are made new, there is light in the darkness. 

A look vack: Wright who played King T’Challa's sister Shuri in the hit 2018 film Black Panther

A look vack: Wright who played King T’Challa’s sister Shuri in the hit 2018 film Black Panther 

Wright, 26, narrated the moving piece of poetry amid a montage of images related to nature as well as shots of them together

Wright, 26, narrated the moving piece of poetry amid a montage of images related to nature as well as shots of them together 

The Georgetown, Guyana-born actress posted multiple tributes to her late friend and colleague

The Georgetown, Guyana-born actress posted multiple tributes to her late friend and colleague 

‘Streams of living water flow, giving new life. And all that’s left now is for us to allow all the seeds that you have planted on the earth to grow, to blossom, to become even more beautiful. You’re forever in my heart.’

Following the announcement of Boseman’s death, she wrote on the social media site, ‘this hurts. really hurts.’

Boseman, also known for his work in movies like 42, Marshall, Get on Up and Draft Day, was diagnosed with stage three cancer in 2016, and underwent ‘countless surgeries and chemotherapy’ in his battle with the disease.

Precious memories: Wright shared images of herself with her late friend

Precious memories: Wright shared images of herself with her late friend 

‘A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,’ his family said in a statement. ‘It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.’

The actor, also known for his work in movies like Marshall, Get on Up and Draft Day, was diagnosed with stage three cancer in 2016, and underwent ‘countless surgeries and chemotherapy’ in his battle with the disease.

‘A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,’ his family said in a statement. ‘It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.’

Classic: Boseman played King T’Challa in his most prominent film, Black Panther

Classic: Boseman played King T’Challa in his most prominent film, Black Panther 

Pioneer: The actor played Jackie Robinson in 42

Pioneer: The actor played Jackie Robinson in 42 

Beloved: A memorial was made of the actor at Howard University on Monday in Washington D.C., where he was an alum

Beloved: A memorial was made of the actor at Howard University on Monday in Washington D.C., where he was an alum