Hollywood Reporter: Chadwick Boseman, ‘Black Panther’ Actor, Dies of Cancer at 43
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43.
Boseman had not publicly talked about his battle with cancer.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020