Chris Hemsworth and Teresa Palmer paid tribute to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, who died aged 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.
The Australian stars shared photos with Chadwick to their respective Instagram accounts on Saturday, alongside a heartfelt caption.
Chadwick’s family announced his death in a statement on Friday. They did not specify when he died.
Paying their respects: Australian stars have paid tribute to Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman (pictured) who died aged 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer
Chris, 37, who starred alongside Chadwick in 2018’s Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War, shared a photo of the pair at what looked to be a red carpet event.
‘Gonna miss you mate. Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the kindest most genuine people I’ve met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP,’ he wrote.
Teresa, 34, posted a photo to Instagram of her embracing Chadwick.
Condolences: Chris Hemsworth, 37, (pictured with Chadwick) said of the actor in an Instagram post: ‘Gonna miss you mate. Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the kindest most genuine people I’ve met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP’
‘Rest in peace beautiful @chadwickboseman. A true gentle spirit. The biggest of hearts and a fierce talent,’ the Berlin Syndrome star wrote.
‘All my love to all those who loved you, such sad news to wake up to this morning.’
In the comments section of Teresa’s post, her famous friends gave their condolences.
Heartfelt: Teresa Palmer, 34, posted a photo to Instagram with Chadwick and wrote: ‘Rest in peace beautiful @chadwickboseman. A true gentle spirit. The biggest of hearts and a fierce talent. All my love to all those who loved you, such sad news to wake up to this morning’
‘So so sad: In the comments section of Teresa’s post, her famous friends including Studio 10’s Peter Helliar and comedian and TV host Rove McManus gave their condolences
The Project’s Peter Helliar wrote: ‘I really expected to be watching him for the rest of my life!’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Comedian and TV host Rove McManus added: ‘So so sad.’
In a statement on Friday, Chadwick’s family said: ‘It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
‘It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman’: Chadwick’s family announced his death in a statement on Friday. They did not specify when he died
‘Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last four 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.’
The family revealed several of his recent films, including Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, and August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, were filmed ‘during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy’.
Private battle: The family revealed several of his recent films, including Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, and August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, were filmed ‘during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy’. Pictured in 2018’s Black Panther
‘It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther,’ the statement said.
‘The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.’
Chadwick is survived by his wife Taylor Simone Ledward and a parent and had no children, his publicist said.
He had kept his diagnosis and much of his personal life under wraps.
Loved ones: Chadwick is survived by his wife Taylor Simone Ledward and a parent and had no children, his publicist said. He had kept his diagnosis and much of his personal life under wraps