The world and social media were taken upon by storm when actor, Chadwick Boseman, famously known for giving life to the fearless king of Wakanda, T'Challa, and the hero, Black Panther, dies of Stage Four colon cancer after battling for four years. Fortnite players pay tribute to the "King" in the game's Marvel update for Season 4.
The whole industry of Hollywood, Marvel, and the world are deeply saddened by the sudden news about the death of Chadwick Boseman on his home at Los Angeles, California, due to the deadly cancer disease the actor has kept private.
Chadwick Boseman's death came as a shock to everyone as the actor's condition is unknown to the public. Several tributes were made for the highly respected actor including testimonies and social media posts by known celebrities who previously worked with Boseman.
Fortnite's most recent update gave birth to Marvel-themed gameplay with several map locations mimicking comic book counterparts. One notable addition to the game is the Panther's Prowl, and this location houses a huge Black Panther statue.
This statue came way before the actor's sudden death, but it proves to be timely and gives a whole new meaning as players venture the lands.
Go To Fortnite's Panther's Prowl and Pay Tribute to The King
Head on to Fortnite to pay tribute to the statue that represents the protector of Wakanda, the Almighty Black Panther, reincarnated by Chadwick Boseman in a series of roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Journey to the West Misty Meadows, a bright orange circle as see on the mini-map, and the statue would not be hard to spot from there. The Panther's Prowl projects a massive black figure with glimmering purple highlights around the animal and is situated atop a suspended piece of rock. The rock and statue are indestructible and is perceived by gamers to be made-up of the fictional alien element, Vibranium.
Reddit's Fortnite Black Panther Tribute
Fortnite players shared their tribute to the social news aggregator and forum, Reddit, with various clips and screenshots showing their avatars facing the statue.
Always Our King. from r/FortNiteBR
The Panther's Prowl proves to be emotional to some players as they pay tribute to the late actor, setting down their arms and stopping the killing frenzy in Fortnite.
Wholesome moment at the Black Panther monument from r/FortNiteBR
Chadwick Boseman's Legacy
Chadwick Boseman is most famous for his portrayal of the fierce ruler of Wakanda, T'Challa and its hero moniker of Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Boseman left behind an impressive career that brought several well-known historical African-American icons to the screen.
Some of Chadwick Boseman's impressive portrayals include 2014's Get On Up Film that portrayed the life and times of R&B Singer James Brown, and 2013's 42: The True Story of an American Legend, playing as Baseball Superstar, Jackie Robinson.