PETALING JAYA, Sept 1 — Children around the world are honouring the legacy of Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman with action figure memorials.

The star, who died on August 28 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, was best known for playing King T’Challa in the Marvel film Black Panther.

Twitter user King Westbrook tweeted a photo of his son Kian doing the Wakanda salute next to his Avengers action figures shortly after Boseman’s family confirmed his passing on social media.

Westbrook wrote that his son was "heartbroken” after hearing of Boseman’s death and that the memorial was the child’s way of dealing with the grief of losing his superhero.

"When he found out about Chadwick’s passing, he was heartbroken.

"But he knows death is a part of being human and wanted to cope with losing his hero this way,” said Westbrook.

Other young Marvel fans organised similar scenes at home with their action figures as various public figures took to social media to pay tribute to Boseman’s life and work.

Boseman’s Black Panther co-star Michael B. Jordan meanwhile penned a powerful message on the 43-year-old’s heroism both on-screen and off-screen, adding that Boseman was a source of inspiration for him since the early days of his career.

"I’ll miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes. I’m dedicating the rest of my days to live the way you did, with grace, courage, and no regrets.

"‘Is this your king!?’ Yes. He. Is! Rest In Power Brother,” Jordan wrote on Instagram.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige described Boseman as "an icon for the ages” and that the Marvel Studios team was "deeply (mourning)” his passing.

"Chadwick’s passing is absolutely devastating. He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend.

"Each time he stepped on set, he radiated charisma and joy, and each time he appeared on screen, he created something truly indelible.

"He embodied a lot of amazing people in his work, and nobody was better at bringing great men to life.

"He was as smart and kind and powerful and strong as any person he portrayed,” Feige said in a statement.