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Chadwick Boseman, the celebrated star of such films as “Black Panther,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “42,” and “Get on Up,” has died at the age of 43. Reports indicate that his death was the result of a multi-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman played such icons as Jackie Robinson in “42” and James Brown in “Get on Up” before entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe as T’Challa.

Boseman was next set to appear in the announced sequel to “Black Panther.” Boseman will also appear posthumously in director George C. Wolfe’s Netflix adaptation of the August Wilson play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” opposite Viola Davis and Colman Domingo, which is readying for an awards season run. Boseman’s performance in the film has already been tipped as one of his best.

A statement shared via Boseman’s Twitter account said, “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.”

Boseman broke out as a leading screen actor playing baseball icon Robinson in “42,” which led to roles in the indie film “The Kill Hole” and Kevin Costner-starrer “Draft Day,” before he earned major critics’ kudos and awards attention for playing the godfather of soul in “Get on Up.” He scored a five-picture deal with Marvel, beginning with “Captain America: Civil War,” followed by the global phenomenon “Black Panther.” The film earned over $1.3 billion worldwide and broke numerous records along the way.

He also appeared as T’Challa/Black Panther in “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Last year he starred in the NYPD cop thriller “21 Bridges.” The “Black Panther” sequel was set to begin shooting in March 2021.

Boseman’s accolades include a BET Awards nomination for “Avengers: Infinity War,” and wins for his turn in “Black Panther” and as lawyer and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall.” He also received four Black Reel Award nominations, with a win for “Black Panther.” He received a SAG Ensemble Award from the Screen Actors Guild Awards for “Black Panther,” and eight NAACP Image Award nominations along with a win for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for “Black Panther.”

Boseman died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.

Enzedder wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:56 am NEVER say that on a rugby forum with Kiwi's present FFS.

I though 2020 had claimed another great AB

EnergiseR wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:47 am The missus was telling me there that colon cancer is the second biggest cause of death after skin cancer. She reckons it doesn't get the press as it is not A) a womens cancer and B) it's a bit icky. She obviously doesn't think A is bad it's just a testament to the organisation's that promote breast and cervical awareness. She is right really that awareness of the symptoms of the other cancers is a bit sketchy

EnergiseR wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:19 pm I read an interesting article ages ago from breast cancer campaigners and they were giving out about cancer hierarchies. It stemmed from a pancreatic cancer campaign where the lad being interviewed, who I think died, was saying I wish I had breast cancer or testicular cancer as they are eminently curable. In a rather weak argument the breast campaigners deride that position and one says 'cancer is cancer'. Well it's not. Some are handy and the treatment generally not bad like testicular and some are handy and the treatment shit and some are utter shit and the treatment shit. There is a huge spectrum. I mentioned before the nurse when I was getting my first chemo, slightly inappropriately, said head and neck treatment is the worst and far harder than breast. Personally I didn't need to know that and even within the same cancer the reaction to treatment can vastly differ. Ultimately the point is the general cancer groups like say the Irish Cancer Society need to do a much better job of advertising the symptoms of other cancers.

eldanielfire wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:11 pm Sad news. So young, glad he left a legacy with the Black Panther that will be remembered.

Wakanda forever!

Un Pilier wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:41 pm I noticed Lewis Hamilton dedicated his pole lap to Chadwick today.

Glaston wrote: Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:06 am

Un Pilier wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:41 pm I noticed Lewis Hamilton dedicated his pole lap to Chadwick today.

Since his brush with the Twitter police when he commented on his nephews dress sense, he has become so woke.

stemoc wrote: Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:19 am ppl know him as a race car driver, i know him as one of those in a long list of ppl to have fucked Nicole Sherzinger..