Chadwick Boseman visited terminally ill children as he battled his own battle with cancer

Chadwick Boseman visited terminally ill children as he fought his own battle with cancer.

The Black Panther star, who died on Friday, August 28 (US local time) at the age of 43, waged a silent battle with colon cancer for four years, while filming a series of blockbusters. and iconic movies, has been revealed. .

Among the many tributes surfacing online for the beloved actor, a post from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital is widely shared to reveal that the actor visited terminally ill children while fighting his own battle with cancer.

They said in a statement posted on social media: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Chadwick Boseman.

“Two years ago, Chadwick visited the St Jude campus and brought with him not only toys for our patients, but also joy, courage and inspiration. He was an incredible role model for our patients and children around the world. Our thoughts go out to your family and friends right now. “

In the same year, while battling his own aggressive cancer that he never spoke of publicly, Boseman teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to surprise fans as they declared their love for Black Panther, shortly after the film’s release.

Chadwick’s death was confirmed on social media in a statement.

“It is with immeasurable pain that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it for the past 4 years as he progressed to stage IV,” the post read in your Twitter.

“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, bringing you many of the movies you have loved so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Black Bottom to Ma Rainey’s and several more, all were filmed during and among countless surgeries and chemotherapy. He died at home, with his wife and family by his side. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.

“The family thanks you for your love and prayers and asks you to continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

Many people, from actors to politicians and thousands of fans, have paid emotional tributes to Boseman, including former US President Barack Obama, who recalled meeting with Boseman at the White House.

“You could tell right away that he was blessed,” Obama said.

Chadwick is survived by his wife Taylor Simone Ledward and a father.