Popular American actor Chadwick Boseman, known for his portrayals of real-life historical figures and starring in one of the world’s most beautiful movie, Black Panther, has died of cancer.
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According to a statement made on his twitter handle, the 43-year-old actor died of colon cancer in his Los Angeles home in the presence of his wife and family.
The statement reveals that Chadwick was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago but contained it until his death today. In his last years of battling the disease, the fine actor starred in many spectacular movies but one he will be remembered for is Marvel’s popular and best selling movie ‘BLACK PANTHER’.
He played the same role as King T’Challa and Black Panther in other Marvel movies such as Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
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“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement.
“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. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
REST IN POWER!!!
