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Chadwick Boseman laid to rest near South Carolina hometown
Chadwick Boseman was buried near his South Carolina hometown six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The “Black Panther” star was laid to rest Sept. 3 at Welfare Baptist Church Cemetery in Belton, South Carolina, about 11 miles from Boseman’s…
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In the eyes of kids everywhere, Wakanda is forever
Ever since news broke of Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer, many parents have been fielding complicated and heartbreaking questions from their tiny Marvel fans about the passing of the “Black Panther” star. King Westbrook said his 7-year-old son, Kian, was “devastated” when he learned of Boseman’s death at age 43. “I’m not saying that…
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Chadwick Boseman’s final tweet is Twitter’s most-liked post of all time
The final tweet posted to Chadwick Boseman’s Twitter account is now the most-liked post in Twitter history. The social media company made the announcement on Saturday afternoon, following the shocking death of Boseman on Friday night due to colon cancer. “Fans are coming together on Twitter to celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, and the…
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Denzel Washington once paid to send Chadwick Boseman to acting classes
Chadwick Boseman and Denzel Washington shared a special connection even before the Black Panther star made it big. Boseman died on Friday after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. Following news of his death, Washington honored the late actor, whom he helped pay for his acting program years before Boseman made a…
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Hollywood remembers Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman was remembered as an inspiring talent, a gentle soul and a true fighter Friday night following news he has died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman had been diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in 2016, which had progressed to Stage IV, his family said in a statement.…
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Chadwick Boseman, ‘Black Panther’ star, dead at 43
Chadwick Boseman, known for his role as King T’Challa in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has died after a four-year battle with cancer, according to a post on his Twitter account. The post said the actor, who also played Black icons such as James Brown, Thurgood Marshall and Jackie Robinson, died at home with his wife and…