So heartbreaking! ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman has died after a four year battle with colon cancer. He was just 43-years-old.
Could 2020 just stop with the pain already? Actor Chadwick Boseman, beloved to audiences as Marvel Cinematic Universe’s The Black Panther, has died. He was only 43-years-old. Chadwick lost his private four-year fight with colon cancer on Friday, Aug. 28. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2016 when it was in stage III, and managed to keep fighting for four more years until it reached terminal status. In an Twitter post to his page, his family noted that Chadwick died at his home with his wife and family by his side.
“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman,” the tweet began. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.” Even though Chadwick was sick and in and out of hospitals, he still gave so much to audiences during his private battle with cancer.
The message continues, “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. 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.”
The message ended, “It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”