Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 after battle with cancer

BREAKING NEWS: ‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 after private four year battle with colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has died after a private four-year battle with colon cancer, his representative said on Friday. He was 43.  

The actor died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.

Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.

 Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has died at 43 after private four-year battle with colon cancer

His family confirmed his passing in a statement on social media on Friday, saying the actor had been diagnosed with stage III cancer in 2016

His family confirmed his passing in a statement on social media on Friday, saying the actor had been diagnosed with stage III cancer in 2016

‘It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the 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,’ the family said. 

‘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.’

‘The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.’

Boseman had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis.

 

More to come.

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