Actor Chadwick Boseman , famous for playing the superhero Black Panther ( Black Panther ) in Marvel movies, died this Friday at age 43 after suffering from colon cancer for four years , his representatives reported.

"Chadwick was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016," they detailed in a statement about a disease that he never made public and that has shaken the world of entertainment in the United States, where he carved out a career on the big screen with mythical characters of culture African American such as Jackie Robinson in "42" (2013) and James Brown "Get on Up" (2014).

Boseman (South Carolina, USA, 1976) died at his residence in Los Angeles accompanied by his wife and family, indicated a letter published on his social networks that discovered for the first time that Boseman was receiving treatment for the disease while working in front of the cameras.

"Chadwick persevered through it all and brought you many of the movies 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, "he added.

The statement said that for the actor bringing King T'Challa to life in "Black Panther" was "the honor of his career."

Boseeman played this superhero in several films from the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe : "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), "Black Panther" (2018), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), the latter the highest grossing film in history.

In addition, the film factory had confirmed that the film focused on his character, "Black Panther", would have a sequel whose production was scheduled for next year.

In addition to his key role in Marvel, Boseman played iconic figures in African-American history on the big screen such as the athlete Jackie Robinson in "42" (2013) and the musician James Brown "Get on Up" (2014).

He also participated in "Da 5 Bloods", by the filmmaker Spike Lee, recognized for his commitment to the black community in the United States.

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