Our deepest condolences go out to Boseman’s loved ones during this time. His loss will be felt deeply by many.
Posted on 08/28/2020 8:52:36 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Associated Press has just revealed actor Chadwick Boseman has passed away from cancer at just 43 years old.
We’ve very sad to be sharing this news with you tonight. The AP says Boseman has died “after 4-year fight with colon cancer.” He had not spoken publicly about this diagnosis.
Boseman is well known in our realm for playing T’Challa the Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but famously also played Jackie Robinson in 42, along with roles in Draft Day, Gods of Egypt, Marshall, and more. This statement was just posted to his official Twitter:
“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled it with these last four years as it progressed to stage IV. 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. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
It continues, “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.”
Our deepest condolences go out to Boseman’s loved ones during this time. His loss will be felt deeply by many.
Can an asteroid just come and obliterate this planet already?
The battle with cancer is all consuming. That this young man could continue to work the long hours of filming speaks well of his effforts.
May the Lord bless and guide him on his way.
Unfortunately, I have never seen one of his films, but very sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age.
Hoax.
I've been wondering who did the extras casting in that Black Church for Trump's visit. Any clue? cc: @DonCheadle @questlove @joshgad— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) September 10, 2016
yes Hillary is better & Who wants someone innocent? There's nothing innocent about leading...period. But Trump is a crook.— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) October 4, 2016
Oct 2017: Chadwick Boseman says Trump has made it OK for white supremacy to exist: https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/chadwick-boseman-says-trump-has-made-it-ok-for-white-supremacy-to-exist-36230292.html
2018: Chadwick Boseman: ‘Trump doesn’t get any ‘Black Panther’ promotion time’
No, it’s real. It’s confirmed by multiple sources.
A very good actor and on his way to being a great one. May God be with his family during this time of grief
Amen.
Just way too young....
Lord, please welcome him home, and bring his family, friends and fans, some comfort.
RE: HOAX
So, the Associated Press,NBC, ABC, Reuters, Variety, People, etc. are all perpetrating a hoax?
Nope. Not this time.
I sure as hell won’t miss his racist ass.
Earlier thread here claimed it had been revealed to be a hoax. That’s what I was going on.
Hmmm. Maybe something other than Colon Cancer?
Give it time, it will turn into BeerFlu
Too young. Rest In Peace.
I’m sorry to hear of his death. I saw the movie on a flight and I thought it was very hokey, what used to be called “blaxploitation.” But at the same time, it had black villains as well as heroes, so it wasn’t a complete farce.
He was handsome, had a great voice, and even with a shallow part seemed to have an empathy that enabled him to connect with the audience and not be a cardboard character. He probably had the gift to move on to the wider world. I’m sorry that he didn’t get the chance.
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A bit creepy that he passed away at 42 (he would have been 43 in November) on Jackie Robinson Day. He was pretty good in that role.
The other stuff he did was, IMHO, fairly non-memorable.
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