Nicole Kidman pays tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman following his death - as she joins Australian stars including Chris Hemsworth and Teresa Palmer honouring the Black Panther star's legacy
Nicole Kidman has paid tribute to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman following his tragic death from cancer.
On Sunday, the 53-year-old posted a photograph to Instagram of the pair chatting together backstage at the Oscars in 2018.
Nicole and Chadwick appeared to be in the throes of a lively conversation as they kicked back at the prestigious award ceremony.
'Remembering this beautiful moment': Nicole Kidman has paid tribute to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman following his tragic death from cancer by uploading this candid photo of the pair chatting backstage at the 2018 Oscars
'Remembering this beautiful moment with Chadwick backstage at the Oscars,' Nicole wrote in her caption.
'Sending prayers and love to @ChadwickBoseman's family, friends and fans,' she added.
Nicole joins a chorus of stars commemorating Chadwick Boseman, who died on August 28th at age 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.
Condolences: Chris Hemsworth, 37, (pictured with Chadwick) said of the actor in an Instagram post: 'Gonna miss you mate. Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the kindest most genuine people I've met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP'
Chris Hemsworth and Teresa shared photos with Chadwick to their respective Instagram accounts on Saturday, alongside a heartfelt caption.
Chadwick's family announced his death in a statement on Friday. They did not specify when he died.
Chris, 37, who starred alongside Chadwick in 2018's Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War, shared a photo of the pair at what looked to be a red carpet event.
Heartfelt: Teresa Palmer, 34, posted a photo to Instagram with Chadwick and wrote: 'Rest in peace beautiful @chadwickboseman. A true gentle spirit. The biggest of hearts and a fierce talent. All my love to all those who loved you, such sad news to wake up to this morning'
'Gonna miss you mate. Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the kindest most genuine people I've met. Sending love and support to all the family xo RIP,' he wrote.
Teresa, 34, posted a photo to Instagram of her embracing Chadwick.
'Rest in peace beautiful @chadwickboseman. A true gentle spirit. The biggest of hearts and a fierce talent,' the Berlin Syndrome star wrote.
'So so sad: In the comments section of Teresa's post, her famous friends including Studio 10's Peter Helliar and comedian and TV host Rove McManus gave their condolences
'All my love to all those who loved you, such sad news to wake up to this morning.'
In the comments section of Teresa's post, her famous friends gave their condolences.
In a statement on Friday, Chadwick's family said: 'It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
'Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last four years as it progressed to stage IV.
'A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much.'
The family revealed several of his recent films, including Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, and August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, were filmed 'during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy'.
'It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther,' the statement said.
'It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman': Chadwick's family announced his death in a statement on Friday. They did not specify when he died
'The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.'
Chadwick is survived by his wife Taylor Simone Ledward and a parent and had no children, his publicist said.
He had kept his diagnosis and much of his personal life under wraps.
Private battle: The family revealed several of his recent films, including Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, and August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, were filmed 'during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy'. Pictured in 2018's Black Panther