Chadwick Boseman (Sam Jones/Twitter)

Chadwick Boseman, the actor and star of the blockbuster film “Black Panther” has died of stage IV colon cancer at the age of 43.

Boseman appeared in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” “Get on Up,” “42” and “Draft Day.”

Boseman’s twitter account reported the news.

Here is the statement released on Boseman’s twitter page:

“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. ⁣

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

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

(Twitter)
Chadwick Boseman stars in “Black Panther”. (Marvel)
Chadwick Boseman, a cast member in “21 Bridges,” poses during a photo call for the film at the Four Seasons Hotel, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)