Image copyright Getty Images Chadwick Boseman's role as Black Panther delighted children and adults around the world.
Boseman played T'Challa, a superhero and leader of Wakanda, in the film Black Panther - which was praised as a cultural milestone for having a primarily black cast.
The character was seen as an inspiration for young black people in particular - as Black Panther was the first high-profile black Marvel superhero, and Wakanda was a strong country with the most advanced technology on Earth.
As tributes pour in for Boseman , who died of cancer aged 43, many are remembering the impact that his character had on them, and their families.
Children - and teachers - had even adopted the "Wakanda handshake" after the film first came out.
The film featured strong female characters, including T'Challa's sister Shuri - an inventor and chief science officer of Wakanda.
And it wasn't just children who were inspired - the film came at a time when awareness of the importance of diversity and representation on screen was growing - and cosplayers and adult fans were also keen to celebrate the style of Black Panther characters.
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