Chadwick Boseman: ‘Black Panther’ star dies of colon cancer at 43
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US actor Chadwick Boseman, renowned for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has passed away due to cancer. He was 43.
He died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side, a statement posted on social media said.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago but had not made the information public.
The news has left fans and the film world shocked.
His fans from all across the world are also offering their tributes on the micro-blogging site.
Here are some of the tweets:
https://twitter.com/ghajki/status/1299566326294499329?s=19
https://twitter.com/GhostofKrypto/status/1299567013489029120?s=19
Rest In Peace. This is heartbreaking news. May God comforts and console your family. Gone, way too soon.
— AOODBA (@victoryaoodba) August 29, 2020
It was the highest honor getting to work with you and getting to know you. What a generous and sincere human being. You believed in the sacred nature of the work and gave your all. Much love to your family. And much love from all of us left here.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/TanTaneugene934/status/1299567720808161280?s=19
An icon. Rest in peace. Love goes out to all of his family, the impact he had will live on. ❤️
— Dream (@Dream) August 29, 2020
