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Chadwick Boseman and wife Taylor Simone Ledward's love story

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Nov 17, 2022, 18:00 IST
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See their inspiring love story!

Chadwick Boseman left behind a legacy that is simply unforgettable. The former Black Panther star had portrayed the Marvel superhero fantastically. He became an inspiration for millions. Following a 4 year long battle with colon cancer that Chadwick managed to keep a secret from everyone, the actor left everyone mourning and grieving when he passed away on August 28, 2020 at the age of 43.

While his battle with cancer remained a very private affair to many, Chadwick had also kept his relationship very private. He married his long time love, Taylor Simone Ledward just a few months before his death. Let’s take a look at the actor’s love story that left people thoroughly inspired.

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When were they first seen together?

Chadwick and Taylor Simone’s relationship had been a very private affair. The pair was first seen together in 2015 at Los Angeles International Airport. Ledward had shortly graduated from California State Polytechnic University, where she majored in music industry studies. In 2018, Ledward’s grandmother confirmed that the two were in a relationship and said that they both really loved and respected each other.

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Ledward was by Chadwick’s side when he received the award

In 2019, Chadwick won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards. Ledward was by his side as he received the award. Chadwick even blew her a kiss before he went on to the stage and even thanked her in his speech.

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They got engaged

They got engaged in October 2019 in Malibu and had also planned to have a wedding ceremony soon. It was later reported that the pair had married just a few months before his death on August 28 wherein his battle with cancer was also revealed that shocked the world.

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Simone’s first interview since Chadwick’s death

Taylor Simone appeared on the Good Morning America show, where she revealed how she was dealing with the ‘most challenging two years’ of her life. Tearfully, she said how lucky she was to love Chadwick and for him to love her back. She also revealed that Chadwick’s legacy will live on in the name of a scholarship at his beloved alma mater, Howard University.


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