Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said.
He was 43. RELATED: Chadwick Boseman Sparks Concern After Posting Video Showing Dramatic Weight Loss Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement. RELATED: Young Fan Writes To ‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman In Wakandan “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family
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