The actor is said to have been diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago but had not made the information public. The news has left fans and the film world stunned. He died at his home in Los Angeles, with his wife and family by his side his publicist Nicki Fioravante said.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
He was 43. His family said in a statement posted to social media: "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". Born in South Carolina, Boseman graduated from Howard University and had small roles in television before his first-star turn in 2013. Though it was 2018’s Black Panther that made Boseman a household name. Here's what others are saying: Chris Evans, who starred in Marvel's "Avengers" movies alongside Boseman, tweeted that he is "absolutely devastated" and that Boseman's death is "beyond heartbreaking."
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z
As well as Black Panther, Boseman went on to feature in other Marvel films such as Avengers: Endgame and Captain America: Civil War. Black Panther was the only superhero film to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/YQMrEJy90x
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 29, 2020
Boseman is believed to have married his long-term partner, singer Taylor Simon Ledward, earlier this year. The couple had no children together. He originally wanted to be a writer and director and appeared in a number of TV roles while continuing to write plays.
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