Chadwick Boseman, perhaps most recognizable for playing Black Panther in Marvel's global hit film of the same name, died Friday of cancer, the Associated Press confirmed.
Before dazzling audiences in Marvel's big-budget flicks, Boseman was celebrated for his turns as Jackie Robinson and James Brown in the films 42 and Get On Up, respectively.
He was 43.Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement, but did not speak publicly about his health condition.
He made multiple films between surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy. He died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated.
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