The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced last week that actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role as the titular Black Panther of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Boseman was already creating buzz for his breakout performance as Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42 when he took on the role of Black Panther—first in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War and then later in 2018’s Black Panther, which earned over $1 billion worldwide. He also portrayed Thurgood Marshall, the first Black American to serve on the Supreme Court, in Marshall, and embodied James Brown in Get On Up, among many other roles.

Beyond his acclaimed career, Boseman was open about his Christian faith, frequently speaking about purpose, calling, and the importance of using his gifts for something greater than himself. In a 2018 commencement address at his alma mater, Howard University, he referenced scripture and encouraged graduates to “savor the process of seeking God’s purpose” for their lives. Friends and colleagues often described him as someone whose quiet faith guided his work, his humility, and the way he treated others.

Boseman’s promising career was tragically cut short on August 28, 2020, when he succumbed to colorectal cancer. He had been diagnosed in 2016 but kept his illness private, making the sudden news of his death especially shocking to fans. Even Ryan Coogler, who directed the first Black Panther, had been unaware of Boseman’s condition. In a conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates, an emotional Coogler recalled finishing the script for the Black Panther sequel and calling Boseman to discuss it, never realizing he was gravely ill. The sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, ultimately chose not to recast Boseman’s role as T’Challa, focusing instead on a kingdom mourning the loss of its king.

Boseman was just 43 at the time of his death, leaving behind his wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, whom he had married in secret shortly before he passed. His Walk of Fame ceremony will take place November 20 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific time. Ledward-Boseman will accept the star on her husband’s behalf, with Coogler scheduled to attend as a guest speaker, as well as Viola Davis, who co-starred with Boseman in his final film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Since his passing, The Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts was founded in 2022 to “promote growth and development in various artistic fields, including acting, music, dance, film, and more.” Netflix and Howard University also established the Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship, which provides incoming students in Howard’s College of Fine Arts with a four-year scholarship.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer. “His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world.”