Tributes have poured in for Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, following his death at the age of 43. In a shock statement on Friday, Boseman’s family announced he had died surrounded by his loved ones following a four-year battle with colon cancer.
He had never discussed the disease publicly and had worked on blockbuster films throughout his treatment, the family said. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” a statement added.
His death stunned Hollywood and tributes have flooded in from across the entertainment industry and beyond. Jordan Peele, director of horror film Get Out, described Boseman’s death as a “crushing blow”.
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