‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies

Farewell to the king: Chadwick Boseman, the star of Marvel’s Black Panther, has died. He was 43.

The news that the actor had been secretly fighting colon cancer even while becoming an iconic superhero to young, Black fans (and many, many others) came on the birthday of the late Jack Kirby, Marvel Comics’ writer-artist who co-created the character of Wakandan king T’Challa, aka the Black Panther, with the late Stan Lee.

Reaction on social media to Chadwick Boseman’s death — and his impact in life — was swift and emotional:

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— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020

Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/YQMrEJy90x
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 29, 2020

To a hero who transcends universes. Wakanda Forever. Rest in Power Chadwick. pic.twitter.com/F5YhIbK4wg

— DC (@DCComics) August 29, 2020

All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020

Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. https://t.co/zmS6V6ITuM
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 29, 2020

Devastating news. We lost a great one. Takoto mai rā e Āriki. #chadwickboseman
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) August 29, 2020

i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god … ✌🏿♥️✊🏿 🙅🏿‍♂️ forever and ever … https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwn
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 29, 2020