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“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, actor and screenwriter, died today at age 42 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The information was confirmed by the official profile of Boseman on social media.
“It is with immense sorrow that we confirm the death of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2016 and has struggled with it for the past four years as the disease has progressed to stage four. A true fighter, Chadwick persisted in all of this and brought you many of the movies you love so much: From Marshall to Blood Detachment, August Ra’s Ma Rainey Black Bottom and many more, all were filmed during and in the midst of countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was an honor for his career bringing King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He died at home, with his wife and family by his side. His family thanks fans for their love and prayers, and asks that they continue to respect their privacy. during this difficult time. “
Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area of California, with his wife and family by his side, his assistant Nicki Fioravante told the Associated Press.
In April, the actor had already expressed his concern among fans and followers by posting a seemingly slimmer video.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Boseman wrote his first play while in high school. He attended the famous predominantly black college, Howard University, and majored in Fine Arts.
Boseman landed his first television role in 2003, when he appeared on an episode of Third Watch, but was recognized worldwide only ten years later, on 2013, when she played Jackie Robinson in “42.”
He also acted as James Brown in Get on Up, and in 2016, as Thoth, in Gods of Egypt. In 2018, perhaps his greatest success: the character of T’Challa in “Black Panther”.
This character also participated in other Marvel movies, such as “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Ultimatum”.
