Chadwick Boseman died on Friday, August 28, 2020 after a four year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. Boseman’s wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, was by his side when he passed away.
Variety reports that Boseman never spoke publicly about his diagnosis but he worked through his treatment for a large portion of his career.
Chadwick Boseman Kids
Chadwick Boseman did not have any kids. The 43-year-old also did not have any sisters or brothers. He grew up as an only child in South Carolina.
Although Boseman did not have any kids, he inspired a countless number of black children worldwide thanks to his role as Black Panther in the 2018 record-breaking superhero film.
Chadwick Boseman Wife
Yes, Chadwick Boseman was married. His rep confirmed that Boseman married Taylor Simone Ledward before he passed away. According to the tweet above, “He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.”
Back in 2018, rumors claimed that Boseman was married to a woman named Lana Bazil but those rumors were false. Boseman and Ledward managed to maintain a low profile despite Chadwick’s fame. The couple made a rare public appearance together at the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Chadwick Boseman Ethnicity
Chadwick Boseman was born to African-American parents on November 29, 1976 in Anderson, South Carolina.
A DNA test revealed that Boseman has roots in Sierra Leone and Nigeria.
Chadwick Boseman Net Worth
In 2018, Insider estimated that Chadwick Boseman’s net worth was $8 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Boseman had a net worth of $12 million at the time of his death.
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