Tag: Chadwick Boseman

In the wake of the tragic death of beloved actor Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Simone Ledward Boseman, has taken up the mantle of advocacy for early detection of colorectal cancer. Her mission is both personal and universal, as she hopes to prevent others from experiencing the pain and loss she has endured. Colorectal cancer is often termed a "silent killer" due to its late onset of noticeable symptoms. This type of cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and the second among women in the same age group. The numbers are even more alarming for Black Americans, who have a higher rate of occurrence than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. Chadwick Boseman, acclaimed for his role as King T'Challa in the movie "Black Panther," among other notable role...