Remembering Chadwick Aaron Boseman
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was born in America on November 29, 1976 and died on August 28, 2020, at 43. His death has brought tears to many and while he was alive he brought joy to hundreds of thousands of people, whether it was the people that worked with him or the people that watched him on the screen.
He was well known for his role as Jakie Robinson in the movie “42” as well as James Brown in “Get on Up.” In 2016, Boseman joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he portrayed the character of T’Challa, a King of the African country Wakanda, where he gradually becomes the powerful Black Panther.
“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 a statement. “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 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," It is very unfortunate but much like everyone else we all have our limited time on earth. Boseman suffered from stage III colon cancer which was diagnosed in 2016. As difficult as it may have been, he made it seem easy, working with the disease for four years till it came to its final stage.
“He was our T’Challa, our Black Panther, and our dear friend. Each time he stepped on set, he radiated charisma and joy, and each time he appeared on screen, he created something truly indelible. He embodied a lot of amazing people in his work, and nobody was better at bringing great men to life. He was as smart and kind and powerful and strong as any person he portrayed. Now he takes his place alongside them as an icon for the ages. The Marvel Studios family deeply mourns his loss, and we are grieving tonight with his family.” - Kevin Feige
Family, friends and fans all over the world were extremely disheartened, expressing their sorrow about the acclaimed actor's passing, which has impacted the cinematic world.
Boseman loved what he did, he loved his work and it was very evident. He graduated with a bachelor degree in fine arts in directing from Howard University, the National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates. Later he attended the British American Drama Academy in England, after which he appeared in numerous productions such as Breathe, Romeo and Juliet, Bootleg blues, Zooman and Willie’s Cut and Shine.
"I'm overwhelmed by it," Boseman told the online publication Madame Noire about his role as the baseball legend.
"It's just a huge responsibility. I wake up every morning, working and prepping on it, and I'm having the time of my life, playing baseball ... studying footage. It's the opportunity of a lifetime to just do what I love."
Rest in Peace, Chadwick Boseman.