Black Panther fans are worried about Chadwick Boseman's dramatic weight loss
Life has certainly been good for Chadwick Boseman since he became the King of Wakanda, but fans of the Black Panther star are suddenly — and perhaps legitimately — worried for his health.
Those worries arose after Boseman took to Instagram to post a self-shot video in celebration of what would've been Major League Baseball's "Jackie Robinson Day." With professional baseball suspended indefinitely due to concerns over coronavirus, Boseman — who portrayed Jackie Robinson in the 2013 biopic 42 – chose to celebrate the day anyway with a video post that was also meant to commemorate the launch of "Operation 42," a collaboration between Thomas Tull and FIGS, who manufacture surgical scrubs. The noble collaboration made a $4.2 million donation to supply medical gear to African American communities hardest hit by the pandemic.
Rather than celebrating Jackie Robinson Day and Operation 42's huge donation alongside the actor, Boseman's fans were instead taken aback by his appearance in the video, noting specifically his dramatic weight loss. The comments section on the video quickly filled up with questions about Boseman's health, with some bluntly asking, "Why are you looking so thin??" and others simply offering good vibes, "Wishing you good health, King." One fan even took a moment to celebrate Boseman's announcement before voicing his concerns, "Dude, I'm all in for this, but please reassure your fan base about your health 'cause even I am starting to be kinda worried."
The video itself has since been removed from the main feed of Boseman's Instagram page, but it can still be seen in the IGTV section of his profile. Boseman is indeed not looking like his usual self in the video, with sunken eyes, prominent cheek bones, and a shaggy beard. Equally as concerning as Boseman's appearance in the video is the fact that, as of this writing, neither he nor his reps have offered any comment or explanation on the matter.
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