Cancer sucks.
Especially when you lose the battle. My family knows the pain of that. A lot of families do.
I heard about a loss to cancer today and I felt sad. Shocked me really. I didn’t even know him, never met him. But his potential … what was left to give that saddened me. Another unfinished life.
I heard he was 43. Colon cancer. Chadwick Boseman.
But he still made an impact. Publicly through his works and privately through activism.
He’d made many works but his most notable … Black Panther. I love that role, it changed some people’s views of what a superhero could look like, Wakanda forever right? Changing perspectives with his work.
But my favorites were Marshall and 42. Playing historical figures is a mighty responsibility especially when their significance weighs heavily. I enjoyed the portrayals and internal struggles. The storytelling mattered. You got the whole picture, the strength and vulnerability in character.
So in honor of his memory I’m pausing Feel Good 5 Friday to remember a guy who made impactful stories. He was more than just an actor I know, but these are stories he participated in, extensions of values and beliefs rooted within. He was introduced to me this way. Friday Four, if you get a chance, check some of these out.
Buen Camino …
Marshall
Black Panther
Da 5 Bloods
42
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The Wish Factor 
yes, such a terrible loss
Yeah, just really sad. In his 40’s with much more to do and give.
So terribly sad. The strength he showed as he battled his illness while creating an amazing body of work will always be remembered. Very nice tribute, Guat.
It was incredibly sad. Chemotherapy while filming, plus the emotional weight of all that must have been rough. Thanks for stopping by
What a beautiful thing to do for your Friday post, Cali.
His passing is a theft. So sad.