In Memoriam
In Memoriam : Chadwick Aaron Boseman
Actor and producer Chadwick Aaron Boseman has passed away at age 43 after a courageous battle against colon cancer.
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was born on November 29, 1976 in Anderson, SC.
Boseman is an alumnus of Howard University where he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Directing. He also attended the British American Acting Academy.
Chadwick Aaron Boseman Acting career
An accomplished actor and producer, Boseman has played several historical figures, such as Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get on Up, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. Most notably, he starred as Marvel’s Black Panther.
Boseman died at the age of 43 after a battle with colon cancer.
He is survived by his wife.
Our tribute to his legacy
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