'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Colon Cancer At The Age Of 43
After four-year battle with colon cancer, Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman left for his heavenly abode.?Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, was 43.
He?died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.??
He was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, his family said. Boseman hadn't revealed about his diagnosis to the public.
"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."
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 day.??
