Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies of Cancer at 43
By R.J. Johnson - @rickerthewriter
August 29, 2020
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who is best known for playing King T'Challa in Marvel's 'Black Panther' died Friday of cancer, his representative told the Associated Press.
Boseman was 43.
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in a statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his family at his side. He had been diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer four years ago, according to the family's statement. He had not publicly revealed his diagnosis.
Born in South Carolina in 1976, he attended Howard University where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Before becoming world-famous for his role as Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he worked as a drama instructor at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York. In 2008, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career where he would become known for playing Black icons such as Jackie Robinson, in "42" James Brown in "Get on Up" and Thurgood Marshall in "Marshall."
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxz
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 29, 2020
All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any worse...
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 29, 2020
A deeply gifted man is gone too soon. His memory will blaze on fiercely... from here to eternity.#ripChadwick https://t.co/CBVoNBpuII
The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 29, 2020
Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/C5xGkUi9oZ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 29, 2020
i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god ... ✌🏿♥️✊🏿 🙅🏿♂️ forever and ever ... https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwn
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 29, 2020
#WakandaForever 🖤 pic.twitter.com/5nWaRhcKwk
— Person,Woman, Dave Bautista,Camera,TV (@DaveBautista) August 29, 2020
I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed. 🤜🏿🤛🏿 https://t.co/8rK4dWmorq
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) August 29, 2020
To a hero who transcends universes. Wakanda Forever. Rest in Power Chadwick. pic.twitter.com/F5YhIbK4wg
— DC (@DCComics) August 29, 2020
#chadwickboseman has died. What a shock; he was so young, but he made an indelible impression on all of us. My sympathies to his family, friends and fans, who loved him beyond measure. Rest In Peace.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) August 29, 2020
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