Chadwick Boseman Dies At The Age Of 43; 5 Best Characters Portrayed By The ‘Black Panther’

The actor died of Colon Cancer at his home in Los Angeles with his family and wife by his side. Read on.

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After fighting a four-year-long battle with ‘colon cancer’, Chadwick Aaron Boseman succumbed to the disease at the age of 43. He was an American actor known for his portrayals of real-life historical figures. Born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, the actor got his first television role in 2003 in an episode of the ‘Third Watch’. Here are 5 of the most iconic characters portrayed by actor on-screen- Also Read|‘Black Panther’ Actor Dies Of Cancer At The Age Of 43, Know Who Was Chadwick Boseman?

1. Jackie Robinson in ‘42’- Boseman played the character of the baseball pioneer and star Jackie Robinson in his first starring role in the 2013 film ‘42’. Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era.

 

2. James Brown in ‘Get Up On’- Chadwick played the role of the American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer, and bandleader James Joseph Brown in the movie ‘Get Up On’. Directed by Tate Taylor, this movie is an American musical drama film.

 

3. Thurgood Marshall in ‘Marshall’- The ‘Black Panther’ actor illustrated the character of an American lawyer and civil rights activist, Thurgood Marshall, in his movie ‘Marshall’. Thurgood served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from October 1967 until October 1991.

 

4. Thoth in ‘Gods Of Egypt’- Chadwick Boseman portrayed the character of Thoth, the God of Wisdom in the film ‘Gods Of Egypt’. Directed by Alex Proyas, this 2016 movie is a fantasy action film based on the ancient Egyptian deities.

 

5. Black Panther in ‘Black Panther’ - Chadwick Boseman was popularly known for his portrayal of the character ‘Black Panther’ in the ‘Marvel Cinematic Universe’ films including ‘Captain America: Civil War’ (2016), ‘Black Panther’ (2018), ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018), ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019).

After his death, his family released a statement, “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. It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther.”