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'Black Panther' star #ChadwickBoseman dies of cancer at 43

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Actor #ChadwickBoseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal #BlackPanther in the @Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said.

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He was 43. 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.

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

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"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.

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Born in South Carolina, Boseman graduated from Howard University and had small roles in television before his first star turn in 2013. His striking portrayal of the stoic baseball star Robinson opposite Harrison Ford in 2013′s "42" drew attention in Hollywood.

Boseman died on a day that Major League Baseball was celebrating Jackie Robinson day.

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His T'Challa character was first introduced to the blockbuster Marvel movies in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," and his "Wakanda Forever" salute reverberated around the world after the release of "Black Panther" two years ago.

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"This is a crushing blow" actor and director @JordanPeele said on Twitter, one of many expressing shock as the news spread across social media.

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"This broke me," said actor and writer @IssaRae.

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