Boseman has battled colon cancer since 2016 and died at home with his family and wife by his side, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. He was 43.

Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor and producer. He has portrayed several real-life historical figures, such as Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in getting on Up, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall.

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

"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.