Fare Thee Well the Ruler of Wakanda

To many, death marks the end of existence. But to others, it is just the start of a more superior existence, one greater than the one left behind. 

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Chadwick Bosman

For United States of America actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, that could be the case as he joins his ancestors after a long battle with cancer. He was aged, 43. The Actor died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side, a statement posted on social media said.

Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago but did not make the information public. The news has left fans and the film world stunned.

"A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much." The statement continued.

"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 honour of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther."

Boseman came to prominence playing real-life figures such as baseball great Jackie Robinson in 2013's 42, and soul singer James Brown in 2014's Get on Up.

However, it will be the Black Panther in the blockbuster 2018 film he will be best remembered. He played the role of the ruler of Wakanda, a fictional African nation with the most advanced technology on earth.

The movie gathered many critical acclaim and took home more than $1.3 billion US dollars (£973m) at cinemas worldwide, the film was widely seen as a cultural milestone for having a largely black cast and a black director, Ryan Coogler.

A sequel was in the works and due to come out in 2022, with Boseman set to return.

He said last year that the film had changed what it means to be "young, gifted and black"

The news of his death came as a shock to many as Boseman never discussed his diagnosis publicly. However, fans started raising concerns over his health this year due to noticeable weight loss.

Born in South Carolina as the son of a nurse and an upholstery entrepreneur, Boseman graduated from Howard University in Washington DC.




With contributions from the BBC








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