Black Panther Actor Chadwick Boseman Dead At 43 Of Colon Cancer

Chadwick Boseman Is Dead After Battling Colon Cancer For 4 Years

I’m reporting this with a saddened heart, vibrant actor Chadwick Boseman, has been announced dead at 43. The Black Panther star caused stir online back in April after pictures of him looking skinny and unhealthy surfaced on the internet.

Fans began speculating what could be wrong and were asking for prayers for the actor. Couple of months later, Boseman was reportedly rushed to the hospital over mysterious illness.

However, a statement has been shared to his social media accounts revealing that Chadwick Boseman succumbed to his fight against colon cancer. “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman,” the statement began.

 

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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 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. ⁣ ⁣ 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. ⁣ ⁣ Photo Credit: @samjonespictures

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“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 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,” the statement continued. “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. ”

May his soul rest in peace and I pray God give his friends and family the fortitude to bear the loss!

 

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