Chadwick Boseman Merch Although Boseman died of Darmkrebs in 2015, he did receive a few posthumous awards in the wake of his death. He received an Emmy for his role in "What If...?" and a Disney Legend Award for his contributions to the world of Disney. His brother, Derrick, accepted the award on his behalf.

After "Black Panther" came out, the actor's fans were thrilled with the tribute to the late actor. His fans took to social media and praised the production for creating a beautiful tribute. The movie's cast includes Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, RJ Cyler, Edi Gathegi, and Lakeith Stanfield.