BLACK PANTHER STAR CHADWICK BOSEMAN DIES AT 43..

Chadwick Boseman has died. He was 43. The Black Panther star died after a battle with colon cancer. The news was confirmed on Friday.

"It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.," his Instagram read.⁣ "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," the statement continues. "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. "