Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has died of
cancer at the age of 43. After graduating from Howard University, Boseman had small roles in television before drawing attention in
Hollywood IN 2013 with his striking portrayal of the
baseball star Robinson in 42. His portrayal of T'Challa in the blockbuster Marvel movies made him a household nameChadwick Boseman:
Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43