Chadwick Boseman’s widow tearfully accepts his Gotham Award tribute

Chadwick Boseman, who died in August, was nominated for the Best Actor Gotham Award for his work in 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom'. Photo: Reuters

Chadwick Boseman’s widow made a heartfelt speech when she accepted the late actor’s tribute at Gotham Awards on Monday (Jan 11).

A reel of the Black Panther star’s films played following a moment of silence before Taylor Simone Ledward accepted the beloved actor’s honour, Variety reports.