‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies of Cancer
43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman best known for his role as King T’Challa in the Black Panther has passed away after a prolonged illness.
43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman best known for his role as King T’Challa in the Black Panther.
He was the first black man to be cast in the lead role in a superhero movie. When Black Panther released famous Black rappers such as Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, etc brough free tickets for hundreds of children so that they could watch a black superhero on screen for the first time.Boseman was a role model and inspiration to black children across the world. Sadly Boseman died on 29th August 2020 after a long battle with Colon Cancer. His family revealed that Boseman was diagnosed with the illness in 2016 but he continued working in films, juggling surgeries, chemotherapy, and shoots.
Chandwick continued doing amazing work but the world did not have an idea he was battling Stage-4 colon cancer. The family’s statement said, “Marshall, Da 5 Bloods and several more films all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”Celebrities and fans have been sending condolences through various ways. There are heartfelt tweets by countless celebrities.
