Five things to know.
Black panther cast died today.
Us actor chadwick boseman best known for playing black panther in the hit marvel superhero franchise has died of cancer aged 43.
Boseman s family released a statement.
Chadwick boseman the actor known for his starring roles in black panther and jackie robinson has died at age 43.
Chadwick boseman known for his role as king t challa in marvel s black panther has died after a four year battle with cancer according to a post on his twitter account the post said the actor.
His black panther co stars marvel and more paid tribute to him.
Los angeles cbsla actor chadwick boseman known for his portrayals of black icons jackie robinson and james baldwin as well as superhero black panther in the marvel cinematic universe died.
Media caption chadwick boseman.
In an interview with today in 2018 he said he believed there was a thirst for black superheroes.