Chadwick Boseman
The actor was as regal as the stories he shared with the world.
A tweet from former US president Barack Obama that quoted Nelson Mandela previously held that title.
"Because he was a caretaker, a leader and a man of faith, dignity and pride, he shielded his collaborators from his suffering," the filmmaker wrote.
Fans have been sharing their favourite memories of the actor on social media.
The "real-life superhero" played icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown, and he was Black Panther's beloved king, T'Challa.
The actor had not spoken publicly about his diagnosis.
“Black Panther” won its most significant accolade at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards for Best Cast Performance In A Film. Emily Blunt also won Best Supporting Actress for “A Quiet Place” and Rami Malek added to his Golden Globe for playing Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
"We know what it’s like to be told there’s not a screen for you to be featured on."
Where else would you see Prince Charles mingling with Dua Lipa and Rose McGowan?