Actor And ‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43
After a four-year battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman, star of the Black Panther and Avengers films has died at the age of 43.
The star of movies such as "42" (he played Jackie Robinson) and "Get on Up" (he played James Brown) Boseman was mostly known for his work as a superhero character named Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe film. The film was the first superhero film to get a nomination for best picture at the Oscars.
Gone far too soon, Boseman will be remembered as an actor who could play a variety of roles, but was also a beacon of light for Black actors in film and played Black American icons in much of his work.
A post to his Twitter account confirmed his death late Friday night and the statement read:
“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. It was the honor of his life to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
The post goes on to say that he was a true fighter and persevered despite the challenges that came with his illness.
Boseman didn't talk about his diagnosis publicly but it was revealed he was battling colon cancer for most of his acting career. The statement notes that he filmed Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and other films while having countless surgeries and going through chemotherapy.
He died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side.
Marvel Studios released a statement upon learning of the actor's death, saying, "Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace."
Any loss like this is unfortunate but Boseman's passing is being felt all over social media and in Hollywood on Friday. Messages of remembrance and love are being sent to his friends and family and we can only do the same here.
Rest in Peace.
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