Fans around the world are mourning the death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
According to reports, Boseman had been battling colon cancer since diagnosed in 2016, though he still continue to take on major projects including Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
While widely known for his iconic portrayal of Marvel’s Black Panther, King T’Challa of Wakanda, Boseman had an affinity for roles of prominent Black legends: Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and Jackie Robinson.
His exceptional performance in Black Panther contributed to the film being the highest grossing solo superhero film of all-time and third highest overall.
“We, at Urban Magazine, thank you for all you have done. Not only did you give us our first Black superhero on the big screen, you were even more heroic in real life, fighting a battle that many of us just learned now. Rest well, Chadwick Boseman. It is well-deserved.” – Be’n Original, Publisher of Urban Magazine.
“A hero on and off set, Chadwick Boseman gave of himself to the world, and more specifically the culture. His sudden absence at just 43 years of age, is rippling through Hollywood, yes, but it is having a substantially large impact on the Black community. We thank him for selecting roles to play on the big screen that were empowering, yet it was his decision to pursue his dreams despite his illness that truly make him revolutionary and inspiring.” – Dakari Eli, Editor-in-Chief, Urban Magazine
His family announced his passing through his social media accounts.
BE’N ORIGINAL
