The Shocking Death Of 'Black Panther' Actor Chadwick Boseman Explored

Unlike many actors who battle serious health problems and conditions, Boseman’s battle with colon cancer was not revealed until just before his death on August 28, 2020.

The actor first made waves in Hollywood when he appeared in 2013’s 42 – a biopic in which Boseman starred as the film’s subject, Jackie Robinson.

But it wasn’t until 2016 when Boseman appeared as T’Challa – also known as the superhero Black Panther – in Marvel’s Civil War.

Boseman would then go on to star as T’Challa once again in Marvel’s 2018 blockbuster Black Panther, before reprising his role two more times – in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.

Dr. Michael Hunter, a renowned forensic pathologist and the series' expert, explores one particular incident when Boseman endured a hernia as a young boy.

“Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer at an incredibly young age,” Dr. Hunter said. “I’ve already identified that, as a child, he suffered from a hernia that can lead to intestinal issues linked to colon cancer.”

He continued, “But I don’t believe this alone can explain how Chadwick developed the disease so young. As with all cancers, catching it in the early stages is vital for survival.”

“So did Chadwick ignore the warning signs?”