RUMOR! Nearly 5 years after Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing on August 28, 2020, due to colon cancer, there are whispers that Marvel Studios is considering recasting the role of T'Challa, the beloved Black Panther. Now, with 2 Avengers movies on the horizon, as well as Ryan Coogler reportedly developing Black Panther 3, it seems Marvel may be preparing to reintroduce T'Challa to carry forward the legacy Boseman built.