Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, the first black superhero, has died

Chadwick Boseman, star of one of Marvel’s superheroes “Black Panther,” died at age 43 after a long battle with colon cancer. The actor, who had never spoken publicly about his illness, first diagnosed in 2016, had continued to work on major Hollywood films. “It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther,” read a statement posted on Boseman’s social media accounts. “He died at home, with his wife and his entire family by his side.”

A primacy must be given to Boseman: He played Marvel’s first black superhero with “Black Panther” in 2018. The film, set in the imaginary African kingdom of Wakanda, was highly regarded by critics and audiences, becoming the first film. born from a comic book to being nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and grossing over a billion dollars worldwide.

Early in his career, Boseman played ‘black’ baseball icon Jackie Robinson in “42” and James Brown in “Get on Up.” He also recently appeared in Spike Lee’s “From 5 Bloods” and stars in the sequel to “Black Panther,” which will be released in 2022. “A true fighter, Chadwick has persevered in everything,” a statement read. of the family, managing to participate in great cinematographic projects “between innumerable surgeries and chemotherapy cycles”.

The news of his untimely death was met by the despair of fellow actors and fans: “Captain Marvel” actress Brie Larson posted a broken heart on Twitter, writing “you will never be forgotten.” Colleague Dwayne Johnson says, “Rest in peace, thank you for your light and for sharing your talents with the world.” Mark Ruffalo called him “an immense talent.” Denzel Washington remembers him as “a kind soul and a brilliant artist.”