Danai Gurira gives a moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

Danai Gurira shared a touching tribute on social media Sunday to her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman following his death from colon cancer on August 28. Grilla played Okoye, a member of the Dora Milaje, a special security guard for King T'Challa, played by Boseman." How do you honor a king?" She began her post.

"I always marveled at how special Chadwick was. He was such a genuine, deeply generous, regal, and fun person."

"My job as Okoye was to respect and protect the king. Respect his leadership. Chadwick made that job very easy. He was the epitome of grace, elegance, hard work, and elegance."

Grilla called Bozeman a "true class act" who was "so perfectly equipped to assume the responsibility of leading a franchise that changed everything for black representation."

She continued A sense of loss that echoes not only in my own heart, but around the world. The children he inspired have lost their hero just as they finally found him, and it is heartbreaking." Gurira concluded with a moving tribute, writing, "Lala Ngoxolo Kumkani," which translates as "Rest in peace/ Rest in peace, O King."

The full text of Gurira's tribute to Chadwick Bozeman follows:

How do you honor a king' I am upset at the loss of a colleague, friend and brother. I can't find the words. Nothing feels good enough. I have always marveled at how special Chadwick was. He was such a pure, deeply generous, regal, and fun man. My whole job as Okoye was to honor and protect the king. Respect his leadership. Chadwick made that job so easy. He was the epitome of grace, elegance, diligence, and elegance. Many times I thanked him for being the leader he was close to me. He is truly a first-class man. And he was so well suited to assume the responsibility of leading a franchise that changed everything in black representation. He made everyone feel loved, heard, and seen. He played great and iconic roles, but he was able to bring them to life in abundance because he had a connection to greatness within himself. Therefore, he excelled as an artist and guided us all with incredible courage and determination as we faced the challenges of life. He was zen, sweet, funny (with the best laugh), attentive, and really, really good. I can't wrap my head around this loss. A loss that resonates not only around the world, but also in my own heart. My heart aches for the children he inspired and for the loss of a hero just as they finally found him. I am truly grateful to have been on the Black Panther journey with him. To have known him, to have spent time in his light and leadership, and to call him my friend forever. Lara Ngxolo Kumkani

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