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Spike Lee addresses Chadwick Boseman's death from cancer, saying the actor "didn't want any shortcuts" due to his illness. 

Chadwick Boseman's widow Simone honors actor in Gotham Awards speech: 'Keep shining your light on us' Rachel Yang © Provided by Entertainment Weekly Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Chadwick Boseman posthumously received the Actor Tribute honor at the Gotham Awards on Monday, and his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, gave a moving speech celebrating the actor. "He was the most honest person I'd ever met because he didn't just stop at speaking the truth: he actively searched for it in himself and those around him and in the moment," she said in a virtual speech. "The truth can...

Chadwick Boseman's widow Taylor Simone Ledward gave a heartfelt speech at the virtual 2021 Gotham Awards, accepting an honour on his behalf

The beloved "Black Panther" star died in August at the age of 43 from a private battle with advanced colon cancer.

Boseman had been announced as a recipient of the Gothams’ annual tribute award, along with Viola Davis, Steve McQueen and Ryan Murphy. Ledward, whose marriage to Boseman was made public only after the actor’s death, said in her speech: “He was the most honest person I ever met … He was blessed to live many lives within his concentrated one. He harnessed the power of letting go and letting God’s love shine through. May we not let his conviction be in vain. It is my honour on behalf of my husband.” She added: “Chad … thank you. I love you. I am so proud of you. Keep shining your...