Movie star Boseman's death begs the question: why are Black Americans more likely than others to die of cancer?

Sep 16, 2020

50th NAACP Image Awards â Photo Room â Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 30, 2019 â Chadwick Boseman poses backstage with his Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture award for Black Panther. REUTERS/Mike Blake - HP1EF3V08CN00

The Black Panther star died at age 43. Image: REUTERS/Mike Blake

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Boseman's fans were unaware of his illness. Image: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

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Colorectal cancer by ethnicity. Image: OECD

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