Chadwick Boseman has passed away at the age of 43 after a four year battle with colon cancer.
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A statement was released by Boseman’s team on his official social media pages confirming his passing. It reads, “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 with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films he loved so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and several more, all were filmed during countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
Boseman’s last film appearance was in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” and the statement also reads he “died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.”
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
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Fans and colleagues alike reacted to the sudden news of the actor’s death commenting on how they were unaware of his health issues.
Chadwick was really out here shooting all of these huge action movies while fighting stage 4 colon cancer. Man. Strong isn’t even the word.
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) August 29, 2020
It’s not lost on me the way the internet bullied Chadwick Boseman the last two years about his appearance, him looking tired, etc to the point where he began deleting photos while he was fighting for his life. You truly never know what people are going through. BE KIND.
— key. (@keywilliamss) August 29, 2020
i cant imagine filming Black Panther and the Avengers films with stage III cancer. my god.
— a they/them (@DaShaunLH) August 29, 2020
Chadwick was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, per reports. During that time, he gave us Civil War, Marshall, Black Panther, Infinity War, Endgame, 21 Bridges and Da 5 Bloods. Lord only knows what he was going through on a daily basis.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) August 29, 2020
Black panther will be talked about till the end of time. Will forever be rewatched. I’ll never forget the excitement and joy it gave a lot of us. I hope Chadwick passed away knowing that the work he gave is majorly appreciated. 💛🕊
— HOOD VOGUE is tired of poverty (@itskeyon) August 29, 2020
Imagine if somebody told us that these 2 kings will be gone in a year🥺 pic.twitter.com/kZG45oVkNy
— Paul (@KrooonSCR) August 29, 2020
Chadwick made little Black kids feel so powerful in ways many won’t understand. His impact and his strength… wow. May he rest peacefully because he truly changed lives.
— Maybe: Adia (@shes_rADIAnt) August 29, 2020
Socialites lets share our condolences to Chadwick’s family and close friends and share your favorite film moment involving the actor.