Actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for roles such as James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and the starring role in "Black Panther," has died Friday at 43.
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, according to his official Instagram.
He died at home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.
“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 had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis.
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