Chadwick Boseman, star of 'Black Panther,' remembered as 'superstar on screen and in life'

SectionsTVFeaturedMore from NBC Follow NBC News Chadwick Boseman was remembered as an inspiring talent, a gentle soul and a true fighter Friday night after news of his death following a four-year battle with colon cancer.The star of "Black Panther" died of cancer, his family said in a statement. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning," Ruffalo tweeted.Some social media users pointed out the irony that Boseman died on a day that Major League Baseball was celebrating Jackie Robinson Day. It is normally on April 15, but the celebration was moved to Aug. 28 this season to accommodate the COVID-19-altered schedule, which started in late July.The league said in a statement that it was devastated by the tragic loss of Boseman."His transcendent performance in '42' will stand the test of time and serve as a powerful vehicle to tell Jackie’s story to audiences for generations to come," the league said.An immeasurable loss. pic.twitter.com/vRXxYU8TbrDemocratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Boseman's true power "was bigger than anything we saw on screen.""From the Black Panther to Jackie Robinson, he inspired generations and showed them they can be anything they want — even super heroes," Biden tweeted.