Who is Chadwick Bosema- Black Panther actor died of cancer at 43?

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who found fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer. He was 43. Below are closer insights into his early life and his career.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman died at 43 due to cancer
Actor Chadwick Boseman died at 43 due to cancer (Photo: Fox News)

Chadwick Boseman’s death

Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.

Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.

"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 honour of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther."

Boseman had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis, as reported by CBC. CA.

A statement posted to Boseman's Twitter feed
A statement posted to Boseman's Twitter feed (Photo: Captured)

Chadwick Boseman’s early life

According to The Famous People, Chadwick Boseman was born as the only child of African American parents Carolyn and Leroy Boseman on November 29, 1976. His parents encouraged him to pursue his passion for acting from a very young age.

According to The Famous People, Chadwick Boseman was born as the only child of African American parents Carolyn and Leroy Boseman on November 29, 1977 in Anderson, South Carolina, the USA. His father worked in the textile industry and ran an upholstery business while her mother worked as a nurse.

They encouraged Boseman to pursue his passion for acting from a very young age.

Boseman attended T. L. Hanna High School and then graduated from Howard University in 2000 with a BFA degree in directing. He then attended London’s British American Drama Academy. After Boseman returned to the US, he enrolled at New York City's Digital Film Academy. At the start of his career, he worked as a drama instructor at the Schomburg Center for Research in New York. Any information regarding the actor’s love life is not available.

Boseman in Black Panther
Boseman in Black Panther (Photo: NBC News)

Chadwick Boseman’s career

Chadwick Boseman is an American actor best known for playing Jackie Robinson in the flick ‘42’ and the R&B singer James Brown in the movie ‘Get on Up’. He is also known for appearing as Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film franchise surrounding the character, including ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and Black Panther’.

After completing his studies, he began his acting career by doing a number of TV programs. Soon, he ventured into films as well. For his brilliant acting performances, the actor has won many award nominations till date. Besides acting, he enjoys playing basketball, the sport he played while growing up in South Carolina. Today, he still enjoys pick-up games and plays them whenever he gets some leisure time. The American artiste has worked as a drama instructor as well. Coming to his personal life, he is a very simple and cheerful man who loves engaging with his fans.

He was awarded many prizes throughout his career
He was awarded many prizes throughout his career (Photo: Zimbio)

Chadwick Boseman started acting in 2003 when he bagged a recurring role in the TV series 'All My Children'. After this, he appeared in an episode each of ‘Third Watch’, ‘Law & Order’ and ‘CSI: NY’ respectively. In 2008, he was cast as Nathaniel "Nate" Ray in the series ‘Lincoln Heights’. The same year, the actor did the flick ‘The Express’. He next played Sergeant McNair in the series ‘Persons Unknown’. In 2011, he got featured in the TV programs ‘Castle’, ‘Fringe’, ‘Detroit’ and ‘Justified’ respectively.

Soon after this, Boseman was cast as Jackie Robinson in the biographical sports movie ‘42’ in 2013. He then played James Brown in the 2014 biographical film ‘Get on Up’. Then in 2016, the American artiste got featured in the flick ‘Gods of Egypt’. That year, he also joined the cast of ‘Captain America: Civil War’ as T'Challa / Black Panther. After this, Boseman co-produced as well as acted in the flick ‘Marshall’. In the year 2018, he reprised his role as T'Challa / Black Panther in the movies ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ respectively.

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