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The actor suffered from colon cancer
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American actor Chadwick Boseman, the lead actor in the hit superhero movie “Black Panther,” has died.
He succumbed to colon cancer, as his agent announced on Friday. “He died at home with his wife and family by his side,” read a message on his social media pages. Boseman was 43 years old.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. He did not publicly discuss his illness, but instead continued his work on major Hollywood film projects. His family said Boseman “got through it all” and continued filming during and between his numerous surgeries and chemotherapy treatments.
First black superhero
The action science fiction film “Black Panther” with Boseman in the title role, produced by Marvel Studios, opened in theaters in February 2018 and was a huge success around the world. The film grossed more than $ 1 billion at the box office. Boseman became the first black superhero in Marvel Studios history.
“It was the great honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther,” said a post on Instagram.
He also played black icons like baseball player Jackie Robinson on “42” and musician James Brown on “Get on Up.” Most recently she starred in director Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods.”
A sequel to “Black Panther” was planned for 2022.
Joe Biden’s condolences on Twitter
Boseman’s early death didn’t just shake Hollywood. “The actual power of Chadwick Boseman was greater than anything we’ve ever seen on screen,” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wrote on Twitter. With his roles, Boseman “inspired entire generations and showed them that they can be anything, even superheroes.”
The true power of @ChadwickBoseman it was bigger than anything we saw on the screen. From Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them that they can be anything they want, even superheroes. Jill and I are praying for her loved ones at this difficult time.
– Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 29, 2020
The American civil rights organization NAACP said Boseman showed everyone “how to face adversity with dignity.”
For showing us how to overcome adversity with grace …
For showing us how to “Say it out loud!” …
To show us how to walk like a King, without losing the common touch …
For showing us how powerful we are …
Thank you #ChadwickBoseman #RestInPower #Black Panther pic.twitter.com/1caXoClnhc
– NAACP (@NAACP) August 29, 2020
The Marvel editor said on Twitter: “Our hearts are broken and our thoughts go out to the Chadwick Boseman family. Your legacy will live on forever.”
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts go out to the Chadwick Boseman family. Your legacy will live forever. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/YQMrEJy90x
– Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 29, 2020
Actor Mark Ruffalo, who played the Marvel hero Hulk, wrote: “Brother, you were one of the greatest of all time and your greatness was just beginning.”
All I have to say is that the tragedies accumulated this year have only been deepened by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the greats of all time and your greatness was only beginning. Lord i love you Rest in power, King.
– Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
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