The entertainment industry suffered a huge loss today as Marvel Comics super star Chadwick Boseman, famously known as The Black Panther died today at the age of 43.
According to TMZ, Chadwick Boseman, died after a 4-year battle with colon cancer.
His family released a statement, saying “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.”
They continue that “it was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”
“He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side”
Chadwick, who most famously brought the first black Marvel superhero to life in “Black Panther” along with a string of ‘Avengers’ movies was no stranger to giving life to iconic roles. He portrayed Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall.”
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020