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'Your legacy will live on forever': World reacts to shock death of Chadwick Boseman

Shocked Hollywood stars, American civil rights leaders and political candidates have remembered actor Chadwick Boseman as an "immense talent" who will leave a legacy in the film industry.

Boseman's death has come as a great shock to friends, colleagues and fans of the actor, who did not publicly reveal he had been treated for colon cancer since 2016.

The 43-year-old has been remembered for his inspirational performance as the titular character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Panther, which broke cultural barriers and box office records.

He also portrayed real-life historical figures Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall.

Sterling K Brown: N'Jobu, Black Panther

Angela Bassett: Ramonda, Black Panther

Mark Ruffalo: The Hulk, Avengers

Don Cheadle: War Machine, Avengers

Marvel Studios

Chris Evans: Captain America, Avengers

Samuel L Jackson: Nick Fury, Avengers

Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Avengers

Brie Larson, Captain Marvel, Avengers

Jordan Peele: Film director

Joe Biden: Democratic presidential candidate

Kamala Harris: Democratic vice-presidential candidate

Major League Baseball

Jamie Foxx: Actor

Taika Waititi: Film director

Kim Fields: Facts of Life actress

Martin Luther King III: Human rights leader

Bernice King: Chief executive of the King Centre

Kerry Washington: Actress

Dwayne Johnson: Actor

John Legend: Musician

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