It’s been one year since the world lost Chadwick Boseman. The beloved actor, who passed away at 43, spent four years quietly battling colon cancer. And in his all-too-brief life, Boseman gave us some iconic performances, most notably as King T’Challa in Black Panther. It still seems irreconcilable in our minds that the man who loomed so large onscreen, who inspired fans across the globe, has left us.

Just last week, fans were treated to Boseman’s final performance in Marvel’s What If…?, where he lent his voice to the animated T’Challa as he explores an alternate existence as Star-Lord. And while Boseman is gone, his legacy lives on at the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University, which was renamed in his honor. And of course, his memory stays alive in his friends, family, and fans.

Many took to social media today to remember Boseman and his impact.

I did not know that I could miss both his laughter and his silence in equal measure. I do. I do… One year after his passing, the memory of @chadwickboseman remains this alive in me. pic.twitter.com/4y7H7Bhtpo

— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) August 28, 2021

Can’t believe how fast time has gone. Thinking of you today, @chadwickboseman.

📸 Sam Jones pic.twitter.com/uKzLevgOe4

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 28, 2021

Honoring our friend, our inspiration, and our King, Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/UmOhEE5ZkH

— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 28, 2021

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One year without Chadwick Boseman. Thank you for watching over us. We miss you King. 🖤🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/lJZipbAR9H

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 28, 2021

This day last year you left this earth and us. Man you are missed!!! 💔🙏🏿❤ pic.twitter.com/HjmPYgmt20

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 28, 2021

Thinking of Chadwick Boseman today and this divine message. Long live the king ❤💫 pic.twitter.com/W4GFg4E6Bn

— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) August 28, 2021

A year ago we lost a great one, Chadwick, hearing his voice in @whatifofficial hurt, miss him @chadwickboseman ♥️💔 pic.twitter.com/yfR1cITtyT

— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) August 28, 2021

One year ago today, we lost an amazing, inspirational and talented person.

Rest in Power Chadwick Boseman

"In my culture, death is not the end" — King T'Challa pic.twitter.com/eu3gBY3ugX

— AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY (@AfricanArchives) August 28, 2021

It’s a testament to the gravity of Chadwick Boseman’s impact that a year after his passing the weight somehow feels heavier.

While we occupy these vessels for a brief moment in time, Chadwick showed us that through the love we have for others — we can be infinite.

— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) August 28, 2021

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Not a day goes by one year later, where it doesn’t still hurt. But in the darkness, he always reminds us of the light. He was an angel on this planet and is now a Saint on high. Love you and miss you more than ever… forever. #ChadwickBoseman https://t.co/uHOa8jLEKq

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 28, 2021

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