It’s a sad fact that the younger you are when something in the cancer line goes wrong, the more threatening it is. If I understand the medicine, “neoplasms” pop up from time to time in all bodies, usually because of miscopying of genes in cell division, but there are mechanisms to straighten things out. If those mechanisms falter already in a comparatively young body, it’s very ominous.
Sadly it seems that Cancer strikes the best and brightest of us all. And Chadwick Bozeman was especially gifted to play some of the most influential black men in the history of the nation. Who knows whom else he would have played next. RIP Chadwick! Struck down in your prime and we all will miss you greatly. My condolences to your family, your friends, your colleagues, and to all those who were your fans.
I have not yet see the movie, but everything I have read and seen impresses me. Both about how Boseman was in real life and how he portrayed the character, and the movie in general. I hope to see it someday.
I was diagnosed with colon cancer March of 2019, was in surgery by April (on the 15th), and had a loop ileostomy for three months to let the colon heal.I was LUCKY. Had I not been aggressive about asking for a colonoscopy after going to the doc about probable hemorrhoids, I would not have known about the cancer until it was killing me.Colon cancer kills silently. Boseman was only four year younger than me.
wonderful tribute. the marval universe has been a huge part of my family for so many years. it feels like one of our loved ones is gone. …………………. we have a friend whose 8 year old died of a rare cancer in his leg. meeting Black Panther was his wish list. Sadly that did not get to happen. His mom is convinced they are hanging out now
momofalex7 over 4 years ago
It is tragic.
jmworacle over 4 years ago
R.I.P. Chadwick.
eromlig over 4 years ago
Thank you, Scott and John, for this tribute.
A Common 'tator over 4 years ago
I go for my op in a fortnight…
Aladar30 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’m so sad.
cdward over 4 years ago
Makes me so sad.
drmickeyg over 4 years ago
Nice tribute – thanks.
Dan Miller over 4 years ago
WAKANDA FOREVER! RIP King.
Orbi-Wan Premium Member over 4 years ago
Rest in Power, King. Watched Civil War and Black Panther last night. He was so good in both.
oakie817 over 4 years ago
nicely played
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 4 years ago
The big C doesn’t care who it gets
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
R.I.P.
Kewl dude.
kf91570 over 4 years ago
I LOVE this. :(
William Bludworth Premium Member over 4 years ago
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/us/chadwick-boseman-children-cancer-trnd/index.html
AndrewSihler over 4 years ago
It’s a sad fact that the younger you are when something in the cancer line goes wrong, the more threatening it is. If I understand the medicine, “neoplasms” pop up from time to time in all bodies, usually because of miscopying of genes in cell division, but there are mechanisms to straighten things out. If those mechanisms falter already in a comparatively young body, it’s very ominous.
weirdme Premium Member over 4 years ago
It hit hard! 2 years younger than me!
photoshockpenn over 4 years ago
Sadly it seems that Cancer strikes the best and brightest of us all. And Chadwick Bozeman was especially gifted to play some of the most influential black men in the history of the nation. Who knows whom else he would have played next. RIP Chadwick! Struck down in your prime and we all will miss you greatly. My condolences to your family, your friends, your colleagues, and to all those who were your fans.
Dragoncat over 4 years ago
I just found out, so I’m still in a state of shock. He hid it remarkably well. Wakanda will not be the same without him.
Long live the King…
contralto2b over 4 years ago
I have not yet see the movie, but everything I have read and seen impresses me. Both about how Boseman was in real life and how he portrayed the character, and the movie in general. I hope to see it someday.
stefaninafla over 4 years ago
I was diagnosed with colon cancer March of 2019, was in surgery by April (on the 15th), and had a loop ileostomy for three months to let the colon heal.I was LUCKY. Had I not been aggressive about asking for a colonoscopy after going to the doc about probable hemorrhoids, I would not have known about the cancer until it was killing me.Colon cancer kills silently. Boseman was only four year younger than me.
Julie Atchley Premium Member over 4 years ago
wonderful tribute. the marval universe has been a huge part of my family for so many years. it feels like one of our loved ones is gone. …………………. we have a friend whose 8 year old died of a rare cancer in his leg. meeting Black Panther was his wish list. Sadly that did not get to happen. His mom is convinced they are hanging out now