Celebrity Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43 by Bella Monroe August 29, 2020 written by Bella Monroe August 29, 2020 0 comments 660 US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer aged 43. He died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side, a statement posted on social media said. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago but had not made the information public. The news has left fans and the film world stunned. Get Out director Jordan Peele said it was “a crushing blow”. “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.” Boseman came to prominence playing real-life figures – baseball great Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42, and soul singer James Brown in 2014’s Get on Up. However, it will be as the titular Black Panther in the blockbuster 2018 film he will be best remembered. Boseman stars as the ruler of Wakanda, a fictional African nation with the most advanced technology on earth. As well as winning critical praise and taking more than $1.3 billion US dollars (£973m) at cinemas worldwide, the film was widely seen as a cultural milestone for having a largely black cast and a black director, Ryan Coogler. Boseman said last year that the film had changed what it means to be “young, gifted and black”. Black Panther was the first superhero film to get a nomination for best picture at the Oscars. He also played the same role in other Marvel films Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. A sequel was in the works and due to come out in 2022, with Boseman set to return. The news of his death came as a shock to many as Boseman never discussed his diagnosis publicly. However, fans started raising concerns over his health this year due to noticeable weight loss. Tributes have already begun pouring in for the star, including from actor and fellow Marvel star Mark Ruffalo. n 2018, Boseman returned to his university to speak at its graduation ceremony. “Some of you here struggled against the university itself,” he said to the mostly minority ethnic audience. “Many of you will leave Howard and enter systems and institutions that have a history of discrimination and marginalisation. “The fact that you have struggled with this university which you love is a sign that you can use your education to improve the world that you are entering.” Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Bella Monroe Bella Monroe is an entertainment reporter with exclusive interviews with Hollywood's biggest stars. She covers the latest in music, film, and viral internet trends. Sam graduated with a degree in Journalism from NYU and has been featured in top entertainment outlets. previous post Ammonium nitrate stored at site of massive Beirut explosion: Officials next post Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87 You may also like Lee Tamahori, James Bond Film Director, Dies at... November 17, 2025 Actress Sally Kirkland, Star of ‘Bruce Almighty’, Passes... November 12, 2025 James Bond Director Lee Tamahori Dies: Remembering a... November 12, 2025 How Much Did Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo... November 5, 2025 Kim Kardashian’s Health Scare: Understanding Brain Aneurysm Risks... October 24, 2025 Rock Legend Ace Frehley, KISS Founding Guitarist, Dies... October 17, 2025 Ricky Hatton’s Death: Official Cause Revealed – Boxing... October 16, 2025 WWE Star John Cena’s Brave Battle: Revealing His... October 15, 2025 Dolly Parton’s Family Health Update: Manager Speaks Out... October 9, 2025 Patrick Murray Dies: Beloved ‘Only Fools and Horses’... October 7, 2025
