Chadwick Boseman Told Very Few People of His Cancer Diagnosis, New Report Says

Denzel Washington is opening up about Chadwick Boseman.

late Chadwick Boseman’s cancer diagnosis was kept a close secret, with not even his directors Spike Lee and Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler aware that the 43-year-old had terminal colon cancer.Boseman, who passed away on August 28, only told a handful of people comprising of his close friends and family - as well as his longtime agent Michael Greene, who explained why Boseman decided to keep his four-year illness a secret.According to Greene, the decision was strongly influenced by his mother

Chadwick Boseman kept his cancer battle a secret as he didn't want people to "fuss over him". The 'Black Panther' star passed away last week at the age of 43 last week, after having secretly battled colon cancer for four years.

Chadwick Boseman's death and private cancer battle came as a shock to many of his fans, friends, and co-stars last month.

Chadwick Boseman‘s personal trainer Addison Henderson and longtime agent Michael Greene are speaking out and revealing details about his private battle with colon cancer after his shocking death at the age of 43 last week.

Chadwick Boseman was reportedly very optimistic that he was going to beat colon cancer and be able to gain enough weight to return for the Black Panther sequel, due out in theatres in 2022. A source told The Hollywood Reporter that the 43-year-old actor was “convinced until about a week before his death that he was going to beat cancer and would be able to gain the weight back for a Black Panther sequel that was scheduled to go into production in March.

Chadwick Boseman’s death following a four-year battle with colon cancer came as a shock to not only his fans but many of his costars. Now, those who knew the actor best are reflecting on the months before he succumbed to the illness.The Black Panther star’s agent Michael Greene noted that his mother, Carolyn, contributed to his decision to only share the details of his fight with a few close friends.

Chadwick Boseman kept his colon cancer a secret because he was a “very private” person, according to two people who knew him best.

Tilda Swinton is honouring Chadwick Boseman once again at the Venice Film Festival.

Chadwick Boseman was reportedly very optimistic that he was going to beat colon cancer and be able to gain enough weight to return for the Black Panther sequel, due out in theaters in 2022.

Chadwick Boseman continue to pour in from friends, fans and former co-stars. Tilda Swinton honored her fellow Marvel actor while attending the 77th Venice Film Festival, which kicked off in Italy on Wednesday.

The tragic, surprising passing of Chadwick Boseman has turned into one of the biggest news stories of a year filled with pretty horrible things. It’s one of those times when an actor’s passing not only hits everyone hard but also shows that no one really knew just how brave and strong the person was, compounding the sense of loss.

Tilda Swinton is paying tribute to her fellow member of the Marvel universe, the late Chadwick Boseman.

Michael B. Jordan was so close to Chadwick Boseman, so he took his time in thinking about what he wanted to publicly say about his beloved late friend, who passed away on Aug.