The departure of Chadwick Boseman is undoubtedly the most heartbreaking and difficult news of this week, #RIPChadwick’s blessings and messages are all over the internet, but his exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable good brother Michael B. Jordan has not yet expressed his feelings. This morning, he finally broke his silence, writing a thousand-word essay with heavy sorrow, recalling the moments of life with this good brother.
“I have been looking for the right words, but there are no words enough to describe my feelings. I have been recalling every moment, every conversation, every smile, every argument, every hug… it’s all about us.” Michael B. Jordan started with this, a short opening already feeling his pain.
“I hope we can have more time.”
In our last conversation, you said we would always be connected, and now, that statement means more to me than ever. Around the time my career was beginning, since I was 16 and started on “All My Children,” you paved the way for me. You showed me how to be better, how to achieve goals, how to create a legacy. And, whether you know it or not… I have always been watching you, learning from you, constantly inspired by your greatness.
I hope we can have more time.
“You have given everything to this world… You have shown us what it means to be a legend and a hero… will always exist. But what hurts me the most is that now I finally understand what a legend and hero you are. Through it all, you will never forget what you love most. You care about your family, friends, artistic integrity, and spirit. You love children, community, our culture, and humanity. And, you care about me. You are my big brother, but while you were still here, I never had a full chance to tell you, or truly give you flowers.”
“I hope we can have more time.”
“Compared to the past, I now understand more that the time spent with loved ones and admired individuals is always fleeting. I will miss your sincerity, generosity, sense of humor, and those incredible gifts. I will miss the moments of grace shared with you on stage. The remaining days, I dedicate them all to you, and I will continue to live life in the same way as you did. And it will be with grace, courage, and a spirit of no regrets. ‘Is this your king?!’ Yes, he is! Rest in peace, dear brother.”
Perhaps the two people that everyone knows from “Black Panther” actually met long before that. Back in 2003, when he was just 16 years old, Michael B. Jordan got the opportunity to appear in the famous American TV series “All My Children” due to a lucky coincidence. The original actor who was supposed to take the role had to resign due to discrimination issues, and that person was none other than Chadwick Boseman, who would later walk alongside him.
Facing the departure of this big brother, Michael B. Jordan once again recalls and writes down their experiences. The pain he endured, I believe no one can understand, even with a thousand or three thousand more words, it cannot be expressed; as Michael B. Jordan repeatedly wrote: I hope we can have more time. Rest In Peace, Chadwick Boseman.
