“It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther,” says a statement posted to Boseman’s social media accounts @chadwickboseman
“He died in his home, with his wife and family…”
Chadwick brought many characters to life as he always embodied every role he played. The actor is said to have been battling colon cancer for 4 years now.
He will always be remembered for this role as King T’Challa in Black Panther.
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor known for his portrayals of real-life historical figures such as Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013), James Brown in Get on Up (2014) and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall (2017), and for his portrayal of the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films including the title role in Black Panther (2018). He also appeared in films such as 21 Bridges (2019) and Da 5 Bloods (2020).
Boseman was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina to Carolyn and Leroy Boseman, both African American. According to Boseman, DNA testing has indicated that his ancestors were Krio people from Sierra Leone, Yoruba people from Nigeria and Limba people from Sierra Leone.
We have lost a rare gem. May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort his family.