Michael B. Jordan Is 'Struggling' After Chadwick Boseman's Death

ET has learned Michael B. Jordan is having a difficult time following the tragic death of his friend and 'Black Panther' co-star, Chadwick Boseman. The ‘42’ star died last week following a private, 4-year-long battle with colon cancer. Following the news of his death, some of his Marvel co-stars, including Angela Bassett and Sterling K. Brown, paid tribute to the late star on social media.

Exclusives from #ETonline :

[phyliciapatterson]

He doesn't owe us. Boseman was probably like a brother to him and he has to process losing a family member

[neemohwairimu]

His passing hurt to the core. Felt so personal.

[kathy]

Michael has known Chad since he was SEVENTEEN years old. Of course Michael is devastated and not posting on social media.

[kavarni]

“A man doesn’t die when he’s dead. He dies when he’s forgotten.”
-Chadwick Boseman
You will always be with us, and never forgotten. We’ll tell your story to different generations and keep you alive forever.

[supermetroid]

He doesn’t owe ppl a response, let the man grieve.

[ricodee]

why do people feel that Celebrities are obligated to go Public about everything? This is a heavy loss for Michael, and he has the right to be silent, he’s grieving. Silence isn’t indicative or representative of any Malice, he just needs this time to grieve, period!

[Lava_Zoid]

The fact that he was still filming and does his own stunts while battling cancer is truly incredible
R.I.P Chadwick Boseman
Remember
"Never freeze"
#wakandaforever

[senjanssendejesus]

“Don’t cry because he is gone
Smile because he was here”

[ydtgxwk]

People need to stop expecting a statement from celebrities on social media when they are grieving. If he never says anything on Social Media it doesn't change or lessen his pain. Let people grieve how they want to grieve. Damn

[Mila-Nova]

Let the man grieve please. He knew him since he was 17. He is mourning his friend/brother.😭😭💔

[clytxo]

He’s known him since he was 17 years old. Just because someone doesn’t tweet about his sadness doesn’t mean he ain’t feeling it. Leave that man alone to grieve.

[elijahporter]

Let people grieve in peace. My God. This world is so entitled.

[abrahamhimself]

Why do people care so much if someone hasn’t said anything about a person’s death? Damn, just let people grieve.

[sandraann-qmxb]

His smile was like no other one of a kind

[phoebethomas]

Micheal B Jordan has known Chadwick since he was 17... can’t imagine what he’s going thru

[davidkha]

"A man doesn't die when he's dead. He dies when he's forgotten"

Chadwick Boseman.


YIBAMBE!! YIBAMBE!!
WAKANDA FOREVER

[nauraa]

He doesn’t owe us anything. Let him grieve. Why do y’all expect people to just broadcast their pain days after losing a loved one it’s getting weird

[panamakira]

Man I still cry when I see Chadwick. This one is going to take some time to heal. I didn't even know him personally but everyone admired his work and was excited for what was to come. He was gone too soon. 2020 has taken so much from us. This one hurts y'all.

[rebeccagrace]

He shouldn't be forced to speak out on his feelings. He's hurting and doesn't owe us a thing.

[aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

As a fan, I was so devastated and shocked by his death that I cried for hours. But he wasn't just a fan of Chadwick, he was his friend so I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be for him. We can't expect him to post or say something straight away, his silence is his pain and everyone experiences and processes pain differently. Some may "recover" (I'm not quite sure how to word it) quickly whereas others may take a lot longer. And it hasn't just been Michael that's been silent. Letitia's also been very quiet and I'm sure many others are as well. Chadwick was like a brother to them so of course their pain would be greater. They shouldn't feel pressured to say something so soon if they feel like they can't.