Denzel Washington Remembers Chadwick Boseman in Conversation With Ryan Coogler

"He Was a Bright Light in the World"

Washington and Coogler Discuss Boseman's Legacy and Impact

Denzel Washington recently sat down with Ryan Coogler for a conversation about the late Chadwick Boseman. The two men, who worked together on the 2018 film Black Panther, shared their memories of Boseman and discussed his legacy and impact.

"He was a bright light in the world," Washington said. "He was a young man who had so much to give, and he gave it all." Coogler agreed, saying that Boseman was "a true artist" who "inspired everyone around him."

The two men talked about Boseman's commitment to his craft, his passion for helping others and the impact he had on the world.

"He was a role model for so many people," Coogler said. "He showed us what it means to be a black man in America today."

Washington added that Boseman was "a true leader." He said, "He was someone who always stood up for what he believed in, and he never backed down from a challenge."

Boseman, who died of colon cancer in 2020, was 43 years old. He is survived by his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, and their son.

In his memory, the Chadwick Boseman Foundation was established to support cancer research and prevention.

Washington and Coogler's conversation is a reminder of the profound impact that Boseman had on the world. He was a talented actor, a role model and a leader. He will be deeply missed.

Additional Quotes from Denzel Washington and Ryan Coogler

"Chadwick was a force of nature," Washington said. "He was a great actor, but he was also a great human being. He was always looking for ways to help others, and he always put others before himself."

"Chadwick was a true artist," Coogler said. "He was always pushing the boundaries of his craft, and he always wanted to make sure that he was using his platform to make a difference in the world."

"Chadwick was a leader," Washington said. "He was someone who always stood up for what he believed in, and he never backed down from a challenge."

"Chadwick was a friend," Coogler said. "He was someone who I could always count on, and he was someone who I always looked up to."