His death will come as a shock to many. Chadwick boseman never spoke publicly about his four year battle with colon cancer, continuing to film movies between operations and chemotherapy. It makes his role in the superhero movie black panther even more remarkable. Set in a fictional africa country, it was the first hollywood blockbuster with a black superhero, directed by an African American with a mainly black cast, it was hailed for its diversity. Its not as. Culturally significant as president obama being president. But it does have a similar feeling that people take it for granted now, they have little kids who think thats normal. It was the film which made boseman a household name. And came after acclaimed roles as james brown in get on up. Theres something at stake here. And baseball player, Jackie Robinson in 42, ironically the 28th august was Jackie Robinson day in the us. Most century he starred in netflix vietnam film da five bloods, directed by spike lee. And he has one more
Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and charlie stayt. Good morning, heres a summary of todays main stories from bbc news the government has published new coronavirus guidelines for Secondary Schools in england, in areas where local lockdown restrictions are in place. It comes just days before the autumn term begins, and suggests that entire year groups could potentially have to self isolate, if students test positive for the virus. Good morning, welcome to breakfast, with Rachel Burden School Leaders have welcomed the guidance, but criticised and charlie stayt. The timing of its publication. Our headlines today new advice for schools on what to do Chadwick Boseman, the actor if theres a covid outbreak best known for playing in their local area. The lead role in the black panther superhero movie, teachers say it should have been has died at the age of a3. Published much earlier. His family say he had colon cancer, having been diagnosed in 2016, i think there will be a sense of
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Chadwick boseman, the star of the Ground Breaking super hero movie black panther, dies of colon cancer he was a3. New advice for schools in england on what to do if theres a covid outbreak in their local area. Teachers say it should have been published much earlier. A resurgence of coronavirus cases in spain as it becomes the first european country to surpass 400,000 infections. Police in sydney begin patrolling beaches to enforce coronavirus regulations, as lifeguards officially return to duty. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Chadwick boseman, the actor best known for playing the lead in the marvel superhero movie, black panther has died from colon cancer at the age of a3. He passed away at home with his family at his side. Chadwick boseman was diagnosed with the disease four years ago, bu
President Joe Biden called out a congresswoman, who had recently died, in remarks at a hunger conference she helped organize, addressing the lawmaker as if she were still alive.