Five years after Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing, Ryan Coogler details what he originally planned for the Black Panther sequel. Chadwick Boseman passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43, following a private battle with colon cancer. His death shocked the entertainment industry, with a massive outpouring of love for the iconic actor. It had an immeasurable impact on the MCU, as writer and director Coogler was forced to rework the sequel for Black Panther,later titled Wakanda Forever, from scratch.