Boseman, who was in his 40s, had not publicly discussed his condition - which was first diagnosed in 2016 - and continued to work on major Hollywood films.
"It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther," said a statement posted to Boseman's social media accounts.How I marvelled at Black Panther's reimagining of Africa
The movie, set in the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda, was adored by critics and audiences, becoming the first comic book film to be nominated for best picture at the Oscars and grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
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