LOS ANGELES — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black
icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black
Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, He was 43.
Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his
wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The AssociatedPress.
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his
family said in a statement.
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and
brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said
in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s
Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless
surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa
to life in Black Panther.”
Boseman had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis.
Born in South Carolina, Boseman graduated from Howard
University and had small roles in television before his first-star turn in
2013. His striking portrayal of the stoic baseball star Robinson opposite
Harrison Ford in 2013′s “42” drew attention in Hollywood.
Boseman died on a day that Major League Baseball was
celebrating Jackie Robinson's day.
His T’Challa character was first introduced to the
blockbuster Marvel movies in 2016′s “Captain America: Civil War,” and his
“Wakanda Forever” salute reverberated around the world after the release of
“Black Panther” two years ago.
“This is a crushing blow” actor and director Jordan Peele
said on Twitter, one of many expressing shock as the news spread across social
media.
“This broke me,” said actor and writer Issa Rae.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHADWICK BOSEMAN 🙏
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