As he battled cancer ‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick lost a dramatic amount of weight and when he shared his photos people were quick to attack.
Many unknowingly castigated him not knowing that the chemo therapy and constant medication was responsible for the weight loss.
Now that he is dead and gone even those who castigated him are quick to wish him to ‘RIP’.
According to one Jordan Sumbu, Chadwick had to delete his photos after horrible comments from people.
And this includes celebrities, too. People are very cruel and miserable on social media. Hyper-visibility & fame don’t make anyone less human. You can either choose to brighten someone’s day or contribute to their pain or trauma. Words touch or scar people for life.
— Jordan Sumbu (@JordanSumbu) August 29, 2020
RIP Chadwick Boseman. I remember when he was trending for his drastic weight loss. Some people expressed genuine concern. Others made memes and jokes. I suppose there’s a lesson there for us all 😔 pic.twitter.com/LDSTO5RxMN
— TheNiceCast (@TheNiceCast_) August 29, 2020
The sad thing is, we all noticed Chadwick Boseman’s weight loss and assumed it was for an upcoming role. Little did we know he was in the fight of his life 😢.
— kevikev (@KevCoke6) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman died after battling colon cancer for years and just months ago tabloids were making puns over his rapid weight loss and describing him as “deathly skinny” as though “shedding a few extra pounds” were a choice…. and not a literal side effect of his illness pic.twitter.com/1c8jXzy2ss
— Michelle Rennex (@michellerennex) August 29, 2020
People have now been advised to stop being quick in judging others as they do not know their struggles.
Chadwick had shared a video on his instagram (which he later pulled down).
During the video, Boseman discusses Operation 42, an initiative that aims to help hospitals that serve Black communities amid coronavirus. Boseman captioned the post:
“I am hearing stories of desperation from people all over the country, and we know our communities are suffering the most and urgently need help. Celebrating #JackieRobinsonDay with the launch of Thomas Tull’s #Operation42, a donation of $4.2 million in personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals that service the African American Communities who have been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you, Jackie, for refusing to accept the world as it is, for showing us that we can make a difference.”
While his 7.4 million followers on Instagram commended his initiative, fans couldn’t help but comment to ask, “are you okay?” or inquiring if maybe he dropped the weight for a new role. Boseman never talked publicly about his health or cancer diagnosis.
Let this be a lesson to us all to be mindful of our words and judgements. We do not know the battles each of us are fighting silently.
Rest in Power and Love Chadwick. Forever remembered, Wakanda Forever.
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The shocking news of Chadwick Boseman‘s passing has left fans, friends and family mourning the loss of the young actor’s life.
Boseman, star of films such as 21 Bridges, Black Panther and 42, died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. A message shared on his social media platforms confirmed the loss. The actor never spoke publicly about his diagnosis of colon cancer.
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” said the statement. Read more……
