‘Black Panther’ Cast and More Celebrities React to Chadwick Boseman’s Death
Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43.
He passed away surrounded by family after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
The world lost a superhero when Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman tragically died at age 43. His representatives confirmed the news on August 28 with a statement, saying he spent the past four years working as an actor in a variety of films while simultaneously battling the illness with surgeries and chemotherapy.
“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,” the statement read. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much.”
The statement continued, “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.”
His Marvel costars including Brie Larson, Chris Evans, and Mark Ruffalo mourned his death on social media, in addition to other celebrities.
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Brie Larson
Jeffrey Wright
Bernie Sanders
Mariah Carey
Barry Jenkins
Sterling K. Brown
Ryan Reynolds
Halle Berry
Joe Biden
Don Cheadle
Kumail Nanjiani
Serena Williams
Jada Pinkett Smith
Gabrielle Union
Viola Davis
John Legend
Kamala Harris
Forest Whitaker
Chris Evans
Hilary Duff
Chris Pratt
President Barack Obama
Martin Lawrence
Kevin Hart
Octavia Spencer
Tom Holland
LeBron James
Tristan Thompson
Zoe Saldana
Big Sean
Jurnee Smollett
Kerry Washington
Lee Daniels
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Kaitlyn Dever
Katie Couric
Kate Beckinsale
Dwayne Johnson
Sebastian Stan
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Chris Hemsworth
Emily VanCamp
Angela Bassett
Kate Hudson
January Jones
Ava DuVernay
Jesse Williams
Sarah Hyland
Tia Mowry
Tamera Mowry
Nick Jonas
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