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Mourning Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther
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Mourning Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther

Reflecting on the untimely passing of a Black hero

Sharon Hurley Hall
Aug 29, 2020
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Mourning Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther
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Already reeling from the multiple blows of racial injustice, today the Black community worldwide mourns the untimely loss of Chadwick Boseman, an actor who personified persistence, grace, talent, and social conscience.

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It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣
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Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣
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A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. 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. ⁣
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It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣
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He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣
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The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ⁣
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Photo Credit: @samjonespictures
August 29, 2020

Aside from the loss of the man himself, which is crushing, we are also devastated by the loss of what Chadwick represented: the only chan…

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