Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman has died at the age of 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer, his family said.
The Hollywood star died at home with his wife and family by his side, a statement said.
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.
From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilsons Ma Raineys 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 TChalla to life in Black Panther.
Boseman had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis. He is survived by his wife and a parent and had no children, Fioravante said.
Born in South Carolina, Boseman graduated from Howard University and had small roles in television before his first star turn in 2013. His striking portrayal of the stoic baseball star Robinson opposite Harrison Ford in 2013?s 42 drew attention in Hollywood and made him a star.
A year later, he wowed audiences as Brown in the biopic Get On Up.
Boseman died on a day that Major League Baseball was celebrating Jackie Robinson day. His transcendent performance in 42 will stand the test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle to tell Jackies story to audiences for generations to come, the league wrote in a tweet.
Expressions of shock and despair poured in late Friday from fellow actors, athletes, musicians, Hollywood titans, fans and politicians.
Viola Davis, who acted alongside Boseman in Get On Up and an upcoming August Wilson adaptation, tweeted: Chadwick…..no words to express my devastation of losing you. Your talent, your spirit, your heart, your authenticity.
This is a crushing blow actor and director Jordan Peele said on Twitter.
