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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred as Jackie Robinson in “42” and the immensely popular ‘Black Panther’ Marvel movie has reportedly passed away from colon cancer at 43-years-old.
BREAKING: 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43, representative tells AP.https://t.co/5oDrRMepdO
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) August 29, 2020
According to a statement from his family, Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago but had never spoken about it publicly.
Via AP News
“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.”
Update: Chadwick Boseman’s family confirmed his death on social media.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.
A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. 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.
He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.
The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.