Chronology of Chadwick Boseman's Illness, Already Had Cancer While Filming 'BLACK PANTHER' - Before His Death He Walked with a Cane

Kapanlagi.com - Grieving news is being felt by film lovers around the world, especially die-hard fans of AVENGERS movies. Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played Black Panther, has passed away. According to the actor's representative, he passed away on Friday (local time).

According to the sad news given by his representative, Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016. After four years of fighting against the disease, his cancer progressed to the final stage, stage IV.

1. Already Sick During BLACK PANTHER Filming

Chadwick was announced as the lead actor of Black Panther in 2014. Since then, he has been involved in the production process and shared his ideas about what he wants to do to bring the character T'Challa to life.

In 2016, he also participated in the San Diego Comic Con event to introduce other cast members and share information about the film BLACK PANTHER. The filming of the film itself started in January 2017, which means Chadwick was already sick, but he remained enthusiastic and even managed to make BLACK PANTHER one of the best and highest-grossing films in 2018.

2. Filming Other Movies During Treatment

Chadwick Boseman also filmed other movies while he was sick. Films like MARSHALL, DA5 BLOODS, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM were done in between his surgeries and chemotherapy treatments for his recovery.

Chadwick Boseman underwent multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments. An extraordinary struggle.

3. Using a Cane

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The news of Chadwick Boseman's illness was only known by many people in 2020. Although at that time, people did not know what disease the late actor suffered from, but the circulating photos made many people worried because the actor looked so thin.

Last April, photos of Chadwick Boseman walking with a cane while looking thin circulated. He was accompanied by his mother. Both of them were seen heading to a cafe near the actor's house.

4. Taken to the Hospital

Last June, Chadwick Boseman was taken to the hospital. A photo of him in a wheelchair at Santa Monica Medical Center circulated with his increasingly thin condition.

At that time, he was accompanied by his wife, Taylor Simone. Chadwick Boseman's weight was suspected to have dropped by 23 kg.

5. Passed Away

August 29, 2020, Chadwick Boseman was announced to have passed away after a 4-year battle against cancer. He passed away at home accompanied by his wife and family.

He was truly an inspirational figure who tirelessly pursued his career and recovery.

Rest in peace, Chadwick Boseman. The world has lost you and will miss you!

(kpl/pit)