Celebs React To The Death Of Chadwick Boseman
Celebs React To The Death Of Chadwick Boseman
The world woke up to the untimely passing of American actor Chadwick Boseman who died of cancer at the age of 43!
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The star who brought the fictitious character T’Challa to life from the famous movie Black Panther, succumbed to a 4-year battle with colon cancer on Friday night.
His social media account confirmed the news and had said the actor learned in 2016 that he had Stage 3 colon cancer, which had then progressed to Stage 4.
His peaceful departure happened at the presence of his wife and family at his home.
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He filmed numerous of his groundbreaking films whilst in and out of hospital and undergoing countless surgeries.
“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 statement said.
Read the full statement below:
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Our local ZAlebs expressed their shock and heartbreak after waking up to the news of the fallen black superhero.
“The fact that Chadwick Boseman battled colon cancer for 4 years while putting out so many great movies is remarkable, makes you think that he just might have been a superhero in real life too. What a man,” wrote Maps Maponyane.
“Rest in eternal Peace Chadwick Boseman.
Just found out he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 & continued to work through treatments. Thank you Chadwick for your incredible contribution to the arts! Your legacy will live on forever!” wrote Pearl Thusi.
“How can 1 year take sooo much from people? How can 1 year hurt so much? We was starting to get into positive spirits and it takes our superhero. No ways!!!” expressed Cassper Nyovest.
“Rest in Power, King. Thank you for blessing the world with your awe-inspiring gift and passion!” wrote Boity.
Rest in Power, King. Thank you for blessing the world with your awe-inspiring gift and passion! 🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭 ❤️❤️❤️🕊🕊🕊 #ChadwickForever #WakandaForever #RIPChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/duhcK6Mr8O
— #OwnYourThrone👑 (@Boity) August 29, 2020
Rest in eternal Peace Chadwick Boseman.
Just found out he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 & continued to work through treatments. 💔
Thank you Chadwick for your incredible contribution to the arts! Your legacy will live on forever! pic.twitter.com/HjtrVbDVuN— #QueenSono (@PearlThusi) August 29, 2020
🙅🏿♂️🕊 pic.twitter.com/BSAF0g1kba
— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) August 29, 2020
Horrible news to wake up to 💔
Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman.🙏🏾✨ pic.twitter.com/rkhfxnhM5m— Mr. Buns/Buns Out/Abuti Buns/Lebunza/Breadwinner (@MapsMaponyane) August 29, 2020
May his soul rest in eternal peace!
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