A beautiful mural honoring the memory of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has been unveiled at the Downtown Disneyland district. It's been less than a month since the tragic, untimely passing of the acclaimed actor, beloved by fans for his powerful portrayal of King T'Challa in four films across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the tributes are still pouring in.

The new mural is bittersweet for many reasons, not least because Boseman had been expected to be a major presence there, with his most famous character taking center stage at Avengers Campus, a Marvel-themed "land" that's currently finishing up construction over at Disney's California Adventure, which sits across from Disneyland. Both parks have been closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the shopping and dining district between them, known as Downtown Disney, has been open since July - and seeing big business from visitors eager to get a bit of Disney magic however they can.

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Now, those shoppers are stopping in their tracks to gaze at the larger than life mural unveiled today, as shared by Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram. "King Chad" was painted by Disney concept artist Nikkolas Smith, and it depicts Boseman sharing a Wakandan salute with a child at a children's hospital - displaying the real-life heroism fans admire about the actor, who was known for visiting young fans in hospitals. In the post, Smith shared his inspiration for the portrait. "As a former Disney Imagineer," Smith wrote, "I had the honor of working on a major children's hospital initiative and Avengers Campus as my final two assignments. Seeing Chadwick's heart for people in-person, and later discovering his courageous battle with cancer, I was inspired to create this tribute to honor his life and legacy."

Summing up the feelings of so many, the artist added, "To us, he was and will always be T'Challa. Long Live The King." Smith can be seen putting the finishing touches on his work, as well as viewing the completed version for the first time on display at Downtown Disney, in more photographs posted by the Disney Imagineering account. The artist had previously shared a smaller version of the painting shortly after Boseman's death on his own Instagram page, where he also revealed more about his inspiration for painting the actor connecting with a terminally ill fan. "He would never let the kids see that he was fighting cancer too," Smith wrote. "To them, he was and will forever be T'Challa... The King."

The mural is a fitting tribute to Chadwick Boseman, and Disney is to be applauded for leaning into honoring the man himself, rather than just the character for which he's most known. While a large mural of Black Panther would certainly be appreciated by many, it's doubtful that character would have meant so much to so many in the hands of another actor. Boseman's strength and dignity shone through his performances not just as T'Challa but also as so many of the real-world greats Boseman portrayed, such as Jackie Robinson (42), James Brown (Get on Up) and Thurgood Marshall (Marshall). Disney has been known for not wanting to make its consumers too uncomfortable or sad, but a generic Black Panther picture just wouldn't cut it. Thanks to Smith's beautiful artwork, Disney has given prominent placement to a touching tribute to a towering hero that transcends his famous character and truly honors the man behind the mask.

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Source: Walt Disney Imagineering/Nikkolas Smith