Black panther star Chadwick Aaron Boseman is dead. The iconic 42 actor had been battling colon cancer for the past four years.
Chadwick who is best known for his iconic role as King T’Challa in Black Panther and as Jackie Robinson in 42, died in his home in L.A, California surrounded by his loved ones. The family made the announcement of his demise.
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. 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.”
Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Stars all over the world have sent there tributes about this exceptionally iconic star. Fans also took to social media to mourn this great man. It is indeed a big loss to his family, friends, black community, wakanda family and the world at large. May the heavens give his family and everybody mourning him, utmost peace and comfort.
Thank you Chadwick for sharing your greatness and extraordinary talent with us. #wakandaforever. Rest in Peace.
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