Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed baseball legend Jackie Robinson in the biographical sports film “42”, passed away on Friday (Saturday in Manila) after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43.
His death came at the same day the Major League Baseball (MLB) was celebrating Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the iconic player who became the first African American to play in the Major League.
Players and other on-field personnel were to wear Robinson’s No. 42 jersey.
Boseman's death was confirmed through a statement on the actor's Twitter account.
According to the statement, Boseman died on his home with his wife and family by his side after being diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in 2016.