Chadwick Boseman: A pictorial tribute to Black Panther actor

Actor Chadwick Boseman passed away on Friday after a long battle with colon cancer. He was diagnosed with stage three cancer in 2016, and while he continued to act in between surgeries and chemotherapy, his illness progressed to stage four. A statement released by his representative mentioned that the actor presented films like Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and others during his illness and never talked about it in public. (Photo: AP)

Before Chadwick Boseman gained popularity as the Marvel Studios superhero in 2018 film Black Panther, he garnered praise for his portrayal of historical icons Jackie Robinson in 2013 film 42 and James Brown in 2014 release Get on Up. (Photo: AP)

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther became a megahit. In it, the actor essayed the role of T’Challa who was the king of a fictional African nation Wakanda that is the most advanced place on earth but poses as a typical sub-Saharan country.

The last film of Chadwick Boseman, Da 5 Bloods released on Netflix. Directed by Spike Lee, it revolved around Vietnam veterans going back to the jungle to find their lost innocence and put their broken selves back together.

Chadwick Boseman started his career on television with the 2003 show Third Watch. He went on to star in episodes of Law & Order, CSI: NY, ER and others. In family drama Lincoln Heights, the actor played a recurring role.

Chadwick Boseman first appeared as Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War. Chadwick had a five-film deal with Marvel and the Black Panther film was his second one in the Marvel universe, which was followed by Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. (Photo: Film Frame ©Marvel Studios 2018)

Boseman graduated from the Howard University in 2000. Though he never imagined acting on stage or in front of the camera, he enjoyed the financial stability which came with the fame. He once told The Times, "Being able to do things for your family is more significant to me. My parents were always frugal when I was growing up. They sacrificed a lot for us. So paying for something my dad wants is very meaningful to me." (Photo: AP)