The Death of Black Panther

by Hannah Prichard

Chadwick Boseman was a famous actor who played in many great movies. The most popular roll he played was Black Panther in the movie Black Panther. He also played in televistion series like Law and Order and CSI New York. In 2016 Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer, which eventually progressed to stage five before 2020. He kept it private as only a hand full of non-family members knew about his condition. His treatments for the cancer were multiple surgeries and chemotherapy while he continued to work and complete production for several films including Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, and Ma Raineys Black Bottom. Boseman died on August 28th 2020 at his home with his wife and family by his side.

Chadwick Boseman was 35 when he appeared in his first prominent role as Jackie Robinson in the movie 42. He continued to portray historical figures starring in Get on Up as a singer James Brown and Marshall as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Many fellow actors and other celebrities paid tribute to Boseman via social media following his death. Marvel studios President and CCO Kevin Feige called Boseman death “absolutely devastating” each time he stepped on set the radiated charisma and joy. He now takes his place as an icon for the ages. Former U.S president Barack Obama commented on his heroism Boseman demonstrated in his life on his twitter account and it became the most liked tweet ever with more then 6 million likes in under 24 hours and accumulating over 7 million only two days later.

The governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster ordered the statehouse flags be lowered to half-staff on August 30th, 2020 in the honor of Boseman who was born and raised in the state. The 2020 MTV video music awards ceremony was also dedicated to Boseman.

Boseman was reported to have been buried at Welfare Baptist Church cemetery. Whether it was James Brown, Thurgood Marshall in Marshall or T Challa, Mr. Boseman's unfussy versatility and old-fashioned work ethic helped turn him into one of his generation's most sought after leading men.