August Wilson is receiving a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Constanza Romero Wilson, Wilson’s widow, will be accepting the award, according to the Hollywood Walk of Fame website.

The playwright and Hill District native died from liver cancer in 2005, and the recognition continues to celebrate the Pulitzer Prize winner, his impactful legacy and the breadth of his works that brought authenticity to the storytelling of Black life in America.

“It’s been 20 years since my uncle passed, and I am very proud of him for his Walk of Fame honor,” said Dr. Kimberly Ellis, Wilson’s niece and executive director of The Historic Hill Institute. “I am delighted that he is being honored alongside the cast of “The Piano Lesson,” especially Malcolm Washington and Virgil Williams, who have excellently honored his writing.”

Wilson’s plays have gained international recognition, and the 10 plays in his Century Cycle are being made into film adaptations by Denzel Washington.

“Many more of his ‘Wilsonian Soldiers’ from Pittsburgh and around the country would love to be there in person, but we will be celebrating online, watching the live feed,” Ellis said.

The ceremony will be livestreamed at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 7 here.

“On behalf of our CEO Janis Burley Wilson and the entire staff at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, I want to express how profoundly meaningful this moment is for us,” said Keah Adams, education and community engagement manager at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center. “It affirms the enduring impact of August Wilson’s work and the cultural significance of his storytelling. As an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating his legacy, we view this honor as a testament to the universal resonance of his narratives, which reflect the beauty, triumph and resilience of the African American experience. It’s a proud moment for our community.”

Ellis added that honoring August Wilson in Hollywood broadens his audience and illuminates the experiences of African Americans to the entire world. He often spent his time in the Black literature and history section of the Carnegie Library, which helped shape his work.

“This thereby continues his legacy in a beautiful way, as the Walk of Fame is a public and free library of sorts … perfect for August Wilson,” she said.