Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Speaks Out For The First Time Since His Death As She Accepts Gotham Award On His Behalf
Taylor Simone Ledward, Chadwick Boseman’s wife, accepted an honor on his behalf with a moving and powerful speech about the late star.
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During the virtual ceremony which took place in New York City on Monday, Jan. 11, Chadwick was honored with the Actor Tribute, while his Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star Viola Davis received the Actress Tribute Award. While accepting his award on his behalf at the 30th Annual IFP Gotham Awards, which is run by the Independent Filmmaker Project, Taylor Simone Ledward praised her late husband who passed away at the age of 43 in August following a battle with colon cancer.
“As an artist, an actor, and a person, Chad made a practice of telling the truth,” Ledward said. “He was the most honest person I ever met, because he didn’t just stop at speaking the truth, he actively searched for it – in himself, in those around him, and in the moment.” She added, “It became how he lived his life, day in and out. Imperfect and determined. In doing so, he was able to give himself over fully in every moment, to be totally present in his own life and in the lives of people he became. He was blessed to live many lives within his concentrated one,” E! News quotes. Taylor tearfully continued: “He harnessed the power of letting go and letting God’s love shine through… That’s what he was doing when he was acting. Not merely telling a story or reading lines off a page, but modeling for us a path of true fulfillment.”
Concluding her tribute, thanking god for “giving Chad these gifts, and instilling the strength to bear its weight.” She then added, “Chad, thank you. I love you. I am so proud of you. Keep shining your light on us.”
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