Leroy Boseman is an African-American businessman who is widely recognized for being the father of an American late actor, director, writer, and producer Chadwick Boseman.

Besides being a businessman, he also used to work at a textile factory in Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

Leroy Boseman’s Married Life

Leroy Boseman married Carolyn Boseman (née Mattress) who was a trained nurse. Both of them are African-American. They had a son named Chadwick Boseman.

(Leroy Boseman's wife, Carolyn Boseman.)

Sometime in the past, Chadwick performed DNA testing which indicated that his ancestors were Yoruba people from Nigeria, Limba people from Sierra Leone, and Krio people from Sierra Leone.

Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43

Chadwick Boseman dies at the age of 43 on Friday, August 28, 2020. He died with his wife & family by his side at his home in Los Angeles, California. In 2016, he was identified with stage III colon cancer. Later, his cancer eventually progressed to stage IV before 2020. 

Boseman never talked about his struggle with cancer publicly. 

(Chadwick Boseman. | Source: Instagram)

After his death, an official statement was released on his Instagram, Twitter & Facebook stating:

“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣ 

Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. 

A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. 

⁣It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

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