Afia Ohemeng
Chadwick Boseman, star of “Black Panther,” is reported dead after a four year battle with colon cancer. He was 42.
A statement posted to his Twitter feed announced his passing.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
CAREER BEFORE BLACK PANTHER
Before being cast as the T’Challa in Black Panther, Boseman’s first hit the silver screen in America with his portrayals of iconic Black American celebrities-Jackie Robinson and James Brown.
His death occurred on the day the MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson.
TRIBUTES TO CHADWICK
“Chadwick’s passing is absolutely devastating. He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend. Each time he stepped on set, he radiated charisma and joy, and each time he appeared on screen, he created something truly indelible. He embodied a lot of amazing people in his work, and nobody was better at bringing great men to life. He was as smart and kind and powerful and strong as any person he portrayed. Now he takes his place alongside them as an icon for the ages. The Marvel Studios family deeply mourns his loss, and we are grieving tonight with his family.” – Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of Marvel
“We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman — an extraordinary talent, and one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met. He brought enormous strength, dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther; shattering myths and stereotypes, becoming a long-awaited hero to millions around the world, and inspiring us all to dream bigger and demand more than the status quo. We mourn all that he was, as well as everything he was destined to become. For his friends and millions of fans, his absence from the screen is only eclipsed by his absence from our lives. All of us at Disney send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family.” – Walt Disney Co. chairman Bob Iger
REACTION TO CHADWICK’S DEATH
I had no idea he was battling colon cancer. Heartbreaking news 💔
What a talent. RIP
— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) August 29, 2020
It was the highest honor getting to work with you and getting to know you. What a generous and sincere human being. You believed in the sacred nature of the work and gave your all. Much love to your family. And much love from all of us left here.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
On Jackie Robinson Day?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/jnYMT92u93
— For Mamba and The Mambacita (@iSkizm) August 29, 2020
