Chadwick Boseman nominated for a Golden Globe for his final role before his death The actor sadly passed away in August last year following a private battle with colon cancer Chadwick Boseman has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his final role before his death. Black Panther Marvel Prior to his passing, Chadwick starred alongside Viola Davis in a big-screen adaptation of the award-winning 1982 play Black Bottom – produced by Denzel Washington. The beloved actor played an ambitious horn player in the film, who performs alongside “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey, but is out to make his own name in the industry.