The brothers of late actor Chadwick Boseman have initiated legal proceedings in Los Angeles seeking to oust his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, from her role as administrator of his estate. Derrick and Kevin Boseman filed the petition on behalf of their parents, alleging that Ledward has mishandled the distribution of funds from Boseman’s assets and cannot be trusted to continue managing the estate’s administration.
Boseman, known for his leading role in the 2018 Marvel film Black Panther, died at age 43 in 2020 following a colon cancer diagnosis. He left behind assets valued at $3.8 million but did not leave a will. A court subsequently determined that 50 percent of the estate should go to Ledward, who was also appointed as administrator, with 25 percent allocated to each of his parents.
According to court documents reviewed by BBC News, the brothers claim Ledward has failed to distribute the estate and maintains unilateral control over its assets. They also allege she has created opacity regarding various holdings and has kept Boseman’s parents uninformed about dealings related to a company established to manage his image and commercial rights. The petition contends that Ledward’s alleged conduct has caused ongoing financial and emotional harm to the actor’s elderly parents and prevented the family from achieving closure.
Ledward, an R&B artist performing under the name Sahn, began a relationship with Boseman in 2015 and married him six days before his death in August 2020. In a statement to media, Boseman’s brothers expressed their commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in resolving the matter while honoring his legacy with dignity and integrity. Ledward’s legal representation has been contacted for comment.
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