According to Huffington Post, The Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman, has died aged 43 last Saturday following a four-year battle with colon cancer.
Boseman had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis.
Mr Boseman died at home with his wife and family by his side, according to a statement released by the actor’s family.
The statement added: “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much”.
The family added: “The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks you to continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
The US actor had been known for playing real-life figures, including professional baseball player Jackie Robinson in 2013 biopic 42 and James Brown in 2014’s Get On Up, before he landed the role of Black Panther in 2016 which made him a superstar with the character solo movie being released in 2018.
Black Panther was a hit with fans and critics who praised the movie for its diversity. Black panther grossed over 1.3 billion dollars at the global box office, as well as earning a best picture nomination at the Academy Awards.
Following the shocking news of his death, tributes have poured in from across the entertainment industry.
Cynthia Erivo, British Oscar nominee, said that Boseman was “a gentleman” and “the kindest superhero I have ever met”.
Sterling K Brown, an award winning actor who also had a supporting role in Marvel blockbuster, shared a tribute to Boseman on Twitter.
He said: “I don’t have words. Rest In Peace, Bruh. Thank you for all you did while you were here. Thank you for being a friend. You are loved. You will be missed.”
The NAACP, one of the leading civil rights groups in the US, said: “For showing us how to conquer adversity with grace… For showing us how to ‘Say it Loud!’… For show us how to walk as a King, without losing the common touch…. For showing us just how powerful we are… Thank you #ChadwickBoseman #RestInPower #BlackPantherForever.”
The film academy described Boseman’s death as an “immeasurable loss”.
