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Brandon Choe Photo EditorActor Chadwick Boseman, who was the star of the the blockbuster Marvel film Black Panther, has died from colon cancer at the age of 43.He kept his battle with cancer quiet from the public. Boseman died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family present, according to his publicist.Boseman notably played the parts of baseball icon Jackie Robinson and music superstar James Brown during his film career.

Absolutely devastating news tonight. “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has passed away after a four-year battle with cancer at the age of 43 according to the Associated Press and a message confirming his passing on Twitter.

Chadwick Boseman, an actor who embodied the legendary Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown on his way to becoming the face of the venerable Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe has died. He was 43.

Chadwick Boseman, perhaps most recognizable for playing Black Panther in Marvel's global hit film of the same name, died Friday of cancer, the Associated Press confirmed. Before dazzling audiences in Marvel's big-budget flicks, Boseman was celebrated for his turns as Jackie Robinson and James Brown in the films 42 and Get On Up, respectively.

Black Panther, Jackie Robinson in 42, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall, died at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced Thursday.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerActor Chadwick Boseman, who was the star of the enormously successful Marvel film Black Panther, has died of colon cancer at age 43.He kept his diagnosis quiet from the public. He died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family present, according to his publicist.Boseman also played the roles of baseball icon Jackie Robinson and music superstar James Brown during his career.

Actor 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.

LOS ANGELES -- Actor 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.

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Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic“Lovecraft Country,” a new drama on HBO, begins with a scene of degradation; soldier Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) emerges from a foxhole to see a winged, tentacled creature flying overhead. Another fantastical monster is destroyed by Jackie Robinson, then reconstitutes itself to devour the pathbreaking baseball player when Atticus wakes up from this dream in the back seat of a segregated bus.

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird may not be in the same place — due to social distancing -- but they kicked off this year's ESPYS together nonetheless.

Chadwick Boseman is sparking concern among fans after he posted a video in which he looked noticeably thinner.

Is Chadwick Boseman OK? That's the question fans are demanding answers to after the 42-year-old actor posted a video to his Instagram where he appears much thinner in the face. The video was initially posted to his main Instagram feed, where he paid tribute to Jackie Robinson, in honor of the late baseball legend's day of remembrance.

Sometimes, “Jeopardy!” contestants get it very, very wrong.

What is a strikeout, Alex?

“Jeopardy!” viewers couldn’t help but cringe after a contestant confused professional baseball players Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson on the latter’s very own day of remembrance. On Wednesday, the hit game show aired its semifinal round of the College Tournament.

On Wednesday night, a “Jeopardy!” contestant named Babe Ruth as a baseball player who “broke the color barrier” — and viewers took to Twitter to express their disappointment in the mixup.

"This is a great American story."

Spike Lee, the legendary filmmaker behind the likes of Do The Right Thing, Jungle Fever and BlackKklansman has released his entire screenplay for his unproduced Jackie Robinson movie for all to read for free online.

By Dominic Patten

A Paisley family has been left heartbroken after the grave of three loved ones was damaged.