Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris expressed their regret over the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
Chadwick Boseman inspired generations, Biden said. “The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was greater than anything we saw on screen. From Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them that they can be anything they want, even superheroes. Jill and I are praying for her loved ones at this difficult time, ”Biden’s tweet read.
US Senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris also tweeted her condolences to the actor’s family. “My friend and partner Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, knowledgeable and humble,” his tweet read.
With a broken heart. My friend and partner Bison Chadwick Boseman was bright, kind, cultured, and humble. He left too soon, but his life made a difference. Sending my condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/C5xGkUi9oZ
– Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 29, 2020
The actor died of colon cancer at the age of 43. He had been fighting cancer for four years.
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement.
“He died at home, with his wife and family by his side,” the statement added.
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