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Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, dies
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Lunch Diary | 29 08 2020
Boseman’s agent announced the death of the star yesterday (US local time). The cause was long-term colon cancer, he said. “It was the great honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in ‘Black Panther,'” he said in a statement. “He died at home with his wife and family by his side.”
The 43-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer in 2016. He did not speak publicly about his illness, but instead continued his work on major film projects in Hollywood. His family said Boseman had “endured it all” and continued filming during and between his numerous operations and chemotherapy treatments.
First black superhero
The action science fiction film “Black Panther” with Boseman in the title role, produced by Marvel Studios, opened in theaters in February 2018 and was a huge success around the world. The film grossed more than a billion dollars (840 million euros) at the box office. Boseman became the first black superhero in Marvel Studios history.
Boseman, who was born in South Carolina to a nurse and small business owner, also played black icons like baseball player Jackie Robinson in “42” and musician James Brown in “Get on Up.” Most recently she starred in director Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods.” A sequel to “Black Panther” was planned for 2022.
Great dismay and sadness
Boseman’s early death didn’t just shake Hollywood. “The actual power of Chadwick Boseman was greater than anything we’ve ever seen on screen,” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wrote on Twitter. With his roles, Boseman “inspired entire generations and showed them that they can be anything, even superheroes.”
The first black candidate for the Democratic vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris, wrote on Twitter: “Heartbroken. My friend and partner Chadwick Boseman was bright, kind, polite and humble. He left early but made his life.” the difference. “An image shows Harris hugging and laughing with the actor, in front of a political poster that reads” Freedom for immigrants! “(Freedom for immigrants).
The American civil rights organization NAACP said Boseman showed everyone “how to face adversity with dignity.” The Marvel editor said on Twitter: “Our hearts are broken and our thoughts go out to the Chadwick Boseman family. Your legacy will live on forever.”
Actor Mark Ruffalo, who played the Marvel hero Hulk, wrote: “Brother, you were one of the greatest of all time and your greatness was just beginning.”
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