1976 - 2020
Chadwick Boseman was an American actor and playwright, best known for his iconic role as T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Black Panther." He gained critical acclaim for his performances in other films such as "42," where he portrayed baseball legend Jackie Robinson, and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," which was released posthumously. Boseman was widely celebrated for his contributions to film and culture before his death in 2020 after a private battle with cancer.