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Simone Boseman: Grief's Gentle Unfolding
8 Feb
Summary
- Simone Boseman navigates grief five years after Chadwick's death.
- She is supporting the London premiere of Chadwick's play, Deep Azure.
- The couple prioritized privacy during his private cancer battle.
Five years after Chadwick Boseman's death, his wife Simone Ledward Boseman shares her journey through grief. She reflects that "the edges of grief get less sharp over time," noting that five years serves as a significant marker. Ledward Boseman is making a rare public appearance to support the UK premiere of her late husband's play, "Deep Azure," currently in previews at London's Shakespeare's Globe.
Boseman's death in August 2020 at age 43 shocked the world, especially as his terminal colorectal cancer diagnosis had been kept private since 2016. He worked tirelessly throughout his treatment, filming seven movies, including "Black Panther," and insisted on not being treated differently. This dedication to his work and his desire for privacy meant their close circle was intentionally small.
The couple, who met in August 2014, cherished their privacy, a necessity amplified by Boseman's rising fame. Ledward Boseman recounts their love story, from their first meeting at the Hollywood Bowl to moving in together and eventually marrying in the autumn of 2019, shortly before his health declined sharply.
