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Simone Ledward-Boseman Reflects on Chadwick’s Courageous Battle

3/21/2026

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Simone Ledward-Boseman discussed actor Chadwick Boseman's battle with colon cancer on the Today show.
She recalled the 2018 release of Black Panther and the joy it brought to fans.
Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016, and his condition worsened until his August 2020 death.
Ledward-Boseman said they initially believed he would overcome the illness and noted how he lived despite the diagnosis.

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Simone Ledward-Boseman discussed actor Chadwick Boseman's battle with colon cancer on the Today show.
She recalled the 2018 release of Black Panther and the joy it brought to fans.
Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016, and his condition worsened until his August 2020 death.
Ledward-Boseman said they initially believed he would overcome the illness and noted how he lived despite the diagnosis.