Barack Obama has shared a touching tribute on Instagram after Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing.
The former US president, 59, shared a poignant post about the late actor who passed away aged 43 after a four-year battle with cancer.
The Black Panther star had been diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and secretly battled the disease.
But sadly he lost his battle, and now Barack has shared some thoughtful words as the world continues to mourn Chadwick's passing.
Sharing two snaps of the pair at the White House a few years ago, Barack penned: "Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson."
He added: "You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years."
News of the actor's tragic death was confirmed in a statement posted on Instagram late on Friday in the US, which read: "It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman."
The statement continued: "Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 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.
"From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all 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.
"He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side."
It concluded: "The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."
He leaves behind partner of five years Taylor Simone Ledward, who he is believed to married before his death after the pair got engaged in October 2019.
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