The world was left in shock as Chadwick Boseman passed away after a battle with cancer
Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role as the Black Panther in the Marvel movies, passed away after a battle with cancer.
The artist, who also played several big roles in recent movies, passed away after a nearly four-year battle with colon cancer.
This was confirmed on the actor’s social media handles. What was more shocking to many was that not many knew about his battle with the disease as he acted in movies such as Marshall to Da 5 Bloods.
The post added that Boseman was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 but he soldiered on before it moved onto stage IV.
Boseman passed away at his home and was with his family members. He was just 43 as he succumbed to his illness.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
A talented artist gone too early
Boseman’s Black Panther was one of the most risky projects that Marvel had put up. The movie touched upon the issues of racism, representation and it was incredible to see many talented black actors come together and make the movie a hit.
It was incredible that Boseman kept acting during his treatment and he made several appearances in children hospitals to encourage other youngster battling the disease.
His cancer battle certainly came as a shock to many and the actor was one of the brightest minds in the movie business.
Boseman will be missed tremendously and many across the world posted their condolences and expressed their shock.
UFC stars also did the same as they couldn’t believe what had just transpired.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Justin Gaethje both posted their tributes to Boseman.
Rest in peace @chadwickboseman 🙏 https://t.co/fIWcBtqiYs
— Jairzinho 'BIGI BOY' Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) August 29, 2020
Some shitty news. Hope this man knew how treasured he was. https://t.co/jsdiVmGSXv
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) August 29, 2020
Francis Ngannou, another top UFC star, also paid tribute to Boseman and highlighted a line from the Black Panther movie.
Wakanda Forever 🙅🏾♂️ Rest In Peace @chadwickboseman pic.twitter.com/AxJ7EYJaEk
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) August 29, 2020
Jon Jones also had a short but simple message for Boseman.
Thank you for your excellence 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/DHUvswYdWA
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 29, 2020
Actor and hero.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 29, 2020
Can’t take it man. https://t.co/fXyGOrQB3m
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 29, 2020
Aljamain Sterling had a great post too and highlighted something that many youngsters would believe, Boseman was a true superhero.
I’m a grown man now, but I never had superheroes that I remember looking up to. Chadwick Boseman was my Superhero when I watched Black Panther 🙌🏾 He seemed like a great man and gave a lot of hope and inspiration to young black children. RIP @chadwickboseman! pic.twitter.com/R212oxi32e
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 29, 2020
Many other UFC stars and staff also shared their support for Boseman. We also offer our support and condolences for the fallen hero.
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