“The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” – Chadwick Boseman, 2018 Howard University Commencement Speech

Chadwick Boseman had been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016, but never spoke publicly about it. A true fighter, he persevered through it all and brought excellence to everything he touched. Fans, friends and fellow actors flooded social media with heartfelt expressions of shock and sadness of the heartbreaking news. Fellow Howard University graduate, Senator Kamala Harris tweeted, “My friend and fellow Bison, Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned and humble. He left too early, but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family.”

Boseman passed away at his home in Los Angeles at only 43 years old. He was surround by his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward and family. Rest in Power, King!▪



(Left) Photograph by Magdalena Wosinska (Top) Image courtesy of Marvel (Bottom, left) Boseman as Boseman as Jackie Robinson in ‘42‘ (Bottom, right) Boseman as ‘King T’Challa’ in ‘Black Panther


The actor who brought Black icons to life will always be our ‘King’

The world was riddled with shock and grief on August 20, 2020 when we learned that beloved actor, Chadwick Boseman had passed away of colon cancer. Chadwick was an actor who flawlessly told the stories of some of America’s greatest African-American heros including Thurgood Marshall, James Brown and Jackie Robinson. But it was his groundbreaking role as superhero, ‘King T’Challa’ in the film, Black Panther for which he will undoubtedly be best known. Much like ‘King T’Challa,’ Boseman was a presence–strong, regal and determined.



That determination was demonstrated in his willingness and ability to continue filming for the lead role in Marshall and roles in movies, 21 Bridges, Da 5 Bloods and August Wilson‘s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom–all while undergoing several surgeries and chemotherapy.

The South Carolina native and Howard University graduate’s breakout role came in 2013 when he played baseball legend, Jackie Robinson in the film ‘42‘. Major League Baseball tweeted of his performance, “His transcendent performance in ‘42‘ will stand the test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle to tell Jackie‘s story to audiences for generations to come.” 





 

 

“The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” – Chadwick Boseman, 2018 Howard University Commencement Speech

Chadwick Boseman had been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016, but never spoke publicly about it. A true fighter, he persevered through it all and brought excellence to everything he touched. Fans, friends and fellow actors flooded social media with heartfelt expressions of shock and sadness of the heartbreaking news. Fellow Howard University graduate, Senator Kamala Harris tweeted, “My friend and fellow Bison, Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned and humble. He left too early, but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family.”

Boseman passed away at his home in Los Angeles at only 43 years old. He was surround by his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward and family. Rest in Power, King!▪

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