The lead cast the award winning movie, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, is dead.

Boseman died of cancer in his hoke with his wife and family beside him.

His family in a statement wrote “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣

“Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣

“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. ⁣ ⁣
⁣”The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”