Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, who was battling colon cancer for four years, passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was 43. The actor’s family released a statement and shared the sad news with his fans.
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. 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 honour of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
After Boseman’s untimely demise, his huge fan following have expressed their grief and paid condolences to the family. Fans have started trending #2020worstyear on Twitter.
Have a look at the tweets:
Black Panther (Chadwick’s Boseman) Is No More! Rest In Peace King
RIP Legend ? #2020worstyear pic.twitter.com/Q0Dncrn5RX
— BornofLagos?? (@Iam_AkogJnr) August 29, 2020
Why 2020, why???? Rest in peace Legend. #ripblackpanter #2020worstyear pic.twitter.com/rVk61MAAER
— Sakshi Arya (@SakshiA29957632) August 29, 2020
The snap of mighty Thanos ?#2020worstyear #ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/RH0MufPnvm
— Srinjoy Datta (@DattaSrinjoy) August 29, 2020
RIP ? King T’chala#2020worstyear #RIPLegend #chadwickboseman #RIPBlackPanther pic.twitter.com/JROYpYG25r
— ARY@N (@srajsonu_) August 29, 2020
Another legend is lost this year.
R.I.P to Chadwick Boseman ?
AKA Black Panther#2020worstyear pic.twitter.com/sS9MYIMCsF
— K Rohan (@rohan_k8) August 29, 2020
Rip Chadwick boseman
Rest in peace legend #WakandaForever #chadwick #BlackPanther #2020worstyear pic.twitter.com/Qn8Ar90nYq— ENDORSEMENT DEAL? (@endorsementti) August 29, 2020
Here are some tributes from the film fraternity:
“All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.” Mark Ruffalo, Hulk actor, and Boseman’s Marvel universe co-star tweeted.
All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
“I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King.” Chris Evans, Captain America actor, and Boseman’s Marvel universe co-star tweeted.
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.
Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King? pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
