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American actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing the Black Panther in the Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer at the age of 43.
He died at his home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side, a statement on social media said.
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago but did not disclose the information.
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The news has shocked fans and the film industry. Get Out director, Jordan Peele, said "a crushing blow".
Image Source: Actor and Howard University alum Chadwick Boseman delivers the commencement address on May 12. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
"All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King."
— Mark Ruffalo August 29, 2020
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Actor Dwayne Johnson tweeted: "Thank you for shining your light and sharing your talent with the world. My love and strength to your family."
The hashtag #WakandaForever has also been trending.
Born in South Carolina as the son of a nurse and an upholstery entrepreneur, Boseman graduated from Howard University in Washington DC.
Despite playing roles on television, it wasn't until 2013 that he hit the big time in 42.
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"Some of you here struggled against the university itself," he said to the mostly minority ethnic audience.
"Many of you will leave Howard and enter systems and institutions that have a history of discrimination and marginalisation.
"The fact that you have struggled with this university which you love is a sign that you can use your education to improve the world that you are entering."
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