The Black Panther star 'died in his home, with his wife and family by his side,' according to representatives.
died earlier today after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The actor's family and representatives released a statement on Twitter explaining what happened and thanking fans for their love and support during his career. Boseman's diagnoses was not publicly known until now.
"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 statement read."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.
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