Howard University President Reflects on Chadwick Boseman's Commencement Speech: "It Shows His Grace"

Chadwick Boseman passed away on August 28 after his battle with colon cancer. The actor, who played Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was diagnosed with the ailment in 2016.

The world is still reeling over the loss of Chadwick Boseman; not only mourning the loss of such a bright young talent, but also dealing with the shock that he had been battling cancer secretly during some of the most prolific years of his career.

Celebrity deaths are always difficult for that person’s fans. But in 2020, the world lost some true icons way before their time.

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.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLetitia Wright expressed her grief for late Black Panther co-star and on-screen brother Chadwick Boseman in an emotional Instagram post.Wright, who starred alongside Boseman as T’Challa’s younger, tech genius sister Shuri, shared a tear-jerking video of sunsets and other moments of natural beauty to commemorate Boseman’s own spirit.“A soul so beautiful, when you walked into a room, there was calm.

42, the Jackie Robinson biopic starring Chadwick Boseman, will be rereleased in AMC Theatres to celebrate the late actor's life, the circuit announced Tuesday. Beginning Sept.

following a private battle with colon cancer. Boseman was born and raised in Anderson, before leaving to attend college at Howard University in Washington, D.C.A representative from Mayor Terence Roberts' office tells ET that the city will be hosting a community event to honor the life of Boseman on Thursday, Sept.

When “Black Panther” was released in 2018, critics were raving about the film’s acting and for its incredible use of Michael B. Jordan as the main villain, Erik Killmonger.

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.

Tate Taylor “Get on Up” director Tate Taylor pays tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Aug. 28 of colon cancer at age 43. Chadwick and I were on our way to Augusta, Georgia to meet James Brown’s family.

Chadwick Boseman married his longtime partner, Taylor Simone Ledward, before his death. The pair started dating before Boseman, who died on Friday, was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, and reportedly got engaged last year. The late actor's family confirmed that he and Ledward had tied the knot in a statement announcing his death.

 Barack Obama  wrote a touching tribute to fellow superhero Chadwick Boseman. The morning after news broke of the Black Panther lead’s shocking death, the 44th President of the United States put out a powerful statement in his honor.

Former President Barack Obama reflected on Chadwick Boseman's visit to the White House, following the news that the Black Panther star has passed away.Obama revealed, "Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson."He also re-shared a photo taken with Boseman during the White House visit.Fans and celebrities have been reacting to the tragic news that actor Chadwick Boseman has died following a four-year battle with colon cancer.

With Hollywood and the rest of the world still reeling from the loss of Chadwick Boseman Friday night, Netflix has decided to delay a virtual preview of its drama film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” which stars Boseman in what will be the actor’s last on-screen role. READ MORE: R.I.P.

Hollywood and millions of people are in mourning after beloved actor Chadwick Boseman died on Friday, August 28. The cause of his death was from colon cancer, something the Black Panther star was privately battling for four years.