Muere Chadwick Boseman protagonista de Black Panther a los 43 años

El actor Chadwick Boseman, protagonista de la exitosa película Black Panther, murió la tarde de este viernes a los 43 años. A través de su cuenta de Instagram, la familia informó que el actor llevaba 4 años luchando contra un cáncer de colon que le fue diagnosticado en el 2016 y que escaló a etapa IV. Dijeron que murió en su casa rodeado de su esposa y familiares. “Un verdadero guerrero, Chadwick perseveró a través de todo y nos trajo muchas de las películas que tanto nos han gustado. Desde “Marshall” hasta “Da 5 Bloods”, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” de August Wilson y varias más, todas fueron filmadas durante y entre innumerables cirugías y quimioterapias”, expresaron en la publicación.

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It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣ ⁣ Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣ ⁣ 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. ⁣ ⁣ 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. ⁣ ⁣ The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ⁣ ⁣ Photo Credit: @samjonespictures

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Diversas personalidades de la política y el espectáculo expresaron sus condolencias a la familia de Boseman. Joe Biden, candidato a la presidencia de EUA, escribió: “El verdadero poder de Chadwick Boseman era más grande que todo lo que vimos en la pantalla”. La conductora de televisión Oprah Winfrey compartió: “Qué dulce y dotada ALMA. Mostrándonos toda esa grandeza entre cirugías y quimioterapia. Qué coraje, fuerza y poder para hacer eso. Eso es dignidad”.

The true power of @ChadwickBoseman was bigger than anything we saw on screen. From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes. Jill and I are praying for his loved ones at this difficult time.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 29, 2020

What a gentle gifted SOUL. Showing us all that Greatness in between surgeries and chemo. The courage, the strength, the Power it takes to do that. This is what Dignity looks like. https://t.co/U3OOnJVS42

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 29, 2020

“Chadwick llegó a la Casa Blanca para trabajar con niños cuando interpretaba a Jackie Robinson. Se notaba enseguida que estaba bendecido…”, compartió el expresidente Barack Obama.

Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years. https://t.co/KazXV1e7l7

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 29, 2020