‘Black Panther’ Star Dies Of Cancer At Age 43

  • In his role as superhero Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman became the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first film headlined by a Black actor. Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images
    In his role as superhero Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman became the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first film headlined by a Black actor. Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in Black Panther, has died at the age of 43. A statement posted on Boseman’s Twitter account on Friday said the actor had battled colon cancer for the past four years. The statement said “he died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.”

“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” the statement said. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods ... all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”

 

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