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OT: Black Panther Actor Chadwick Boseman Passes Away at 43..

Ghosty12Ghosty12 Posts: 2,068
edited August 2020 in The Commons

Chadwick Boseman best known for his portrayal of the MCU character Black Panther passed away at the age of 43, after a 4 year battle with Colon Cancer.. Although I have never seen the film, upon hearing this though it is a shock to see anyone pass away at such a young age, and from such a horrible disease.. RIP..

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  • MusclemanMuscleman Posts: 3,067

    RIP

  • kenshaw011267kenshaw011267 Posts: 3,805

    I'm just in shock. He would have been in treatment for this throughout the filming of Black Panther.

    This may sound silly but please increase the fiber and reduce the fat in your diet. I'm guessing that he must have had a genetic risk factor for colon cancer to have developed it at such a young age but for everyone else more fiber less fat will decrease your chances of getting this disease. 

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,614
    edited August 2020

    my cousin died of bowel cancer the same age, it's a cruel disease crying

    she was fit leading a healthy lifestyle too

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  • mmkdazmmkdaz Posts: 335

    really hard to believe. 2020 is just so horrible.

  • Silent WinterSilent Winter Posts: 3,766

    RIP :(

  • SevrinSevrin Posts: 6,310

    My father died of that in his 40s, shortly after I was born.  It happens.  I just watched Boseman in Da 5 Bloods a few weeks ago.  A great talent lost.

  • Fae3DFae3D Posts: 2,642

    What?!  Oh no, that's terrible!  I don't know much about him as a person, but he was great in the Marvel movies.  And so young!  How sad :(

  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 6,062

    If you haven't seen 21 Bridges or Message From the King (Netflix), do yourself a favour and check them out. He was a powerful presence.

  • dennisgray41dennisgray41 Posts: 823

    First I heard of it. It is a good character and he played it well. It is a shame. Maybe rather that just pretend nothing happened, they can have him die in a heroic fight then have another relative take the mantlel of Black Panther.

     

  • alexhcowleyalexhcowley Posts: 2,392

    This is very sad. He brought a  strong sense of  regal grace and dignity to his character in Black Panther.

    Alex.

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,614
    edited August 2020

    unfortunately having someone high profile die of what is a bigger killer than breast cancer third to Lung and prostate might be the only way to get more people to fund research

    lung need not be as high as it is if people did not smoke especially around others

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  • tj_1ca9500btj_1ca9500b Posts: 2,057

    Awww!  He played one of my favorite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! 

    RIP and thanks for keeping us entertained!  Too soon...

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,317

    I felt shock at first. I loved his work. Then mourned his life, lost to colon cancer. He took me to Wakanda and will live in my heart. 

    My father had colon cancer in his 60s, survived to live till 80. I am checked for it now. But on CNN a doctor said it is increasing in young adults. Watch for blood in the stool, talk to your doctor. The exam is not hard and only takes a few hours, they have emproved the prep for it. It is your life and your family's you do this for. 

  • HylasHylas Posts: 5,073
    edited August 2020

    Devastating...

    I will be honest, celebrity deaths rarely touch me. But this is really screwing with me.

    There is something particularly devastating about losing an artist at the height of their creative output. It feels like he was going to do so much more excellent work. I loved his work as the Black Panther. He brought so much dignity to the role.

     

    As for who will be the next Black Panther (I hope it's not too tacky to think and talk about this...) In-story wise it would make most sense for Letitia Wright to take over the role since her character is next in line for the throne; but personally I hope they can give it to Lupita Nyong'o, who possesses the same sense of dignity, gravitas, and grace.

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  • ALLIEKATBLUEALLIEKATBLUE Posts: 2,977
    Oh no! What a tragic loss. RIP Mr Boseman
  • nicsttnicstt Posts: 11,715

    damn me; great actor

     

  • nonesuch00nonesuch00 Posts: 18,333

    Yes, cancer is a shame and colon cancer is somewhat common more common of the many types. Condolences to his family and friends.

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