Chadwick Boseman becomes a Disney Legend

California. After his death in 2020, Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman provoked a wave of emotional reactions from millions of his fans and yesterday, during the main ceremony of the D23 Expo event, Boseman did it again by being recognized as a Legend Disney during the convention held at the Anaheim Convention Center.

When I got the call from Disney, the first word that came to mind was ‘honor’. If he were in front of the microphone he would spend it honoring his family, friends and the jobs he had as an actor, since all of that involved tears, heart and blood”, expressed Derrick Boseman, brother of the actor.

He explained that even when Chadwick was undergoing chemotherapy, he acted in roles that demanded action scenes and that he also did not stop thinking about his family, who were always supportive of him.

“It does not surprise me that this award arrives and I can say that it is dedicated to my mother and father, because it takes a queen and a king to have a king,” added the relative.

The Disney Legend Award is a more than 35-year tradition given to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company, in which Chadwick brought to life the Marvel superhero, which has a sequel due for release (Wakanda forever) in November.

Actors Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo were also celebrated at the event for the series Grey’s Anatomy, on Disney’s ABC network; and actors and singers from the animated classic Frozen, Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad.

“I apologize to all the dads for all the endless hours listening to our Frozen songs,’” said Bell, whose voice as Ana duetted with that of Broadway star Menzel (Elsa).

Demspsey recalled his mother, who suffered from cancer: “My family taught me to always give something back when one is favored. Thanks to my character of Dr. Derek Shepherd and because of what happened to my mom, I founded a cancer prevention institute,” she said.

Behind-the-scenes talent and members of the Disney theme park artist team were also recognized.

At the event, which concludes tomorrow, the president of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek, took the opportunity to reveal the company’s new logo, which will include the number 100, thus beginning the celebrations of the centennial of the house of the mouse.

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Chadwick Boseman becomes a Disney Legend