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  1. May 23, 2024 · Louis Gossett, Jr. (born May 27, 1936, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died March 28, 2024, Santa Monica, California) was an actor who made history as the first African American man to win an Academy Award for best supporting actor.

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  2. May 23, 2024 · FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - The World Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Celebration of Life for the legendary late actor Louis Gossett Jr., who died at 87 in late March. The special ceremony will be...

  3. May 29, 2024 · The entertainment world mourns the loss of an incomparable talent as Louis Gossett Jr. ‘s celebration of life service will be held in Fayette County. The Roots and An Officer and a...

  4. May 23, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, died on March 29. Gossett lived in Fayette County for many years before he was diagnosed with dementia and moved to be...

  5. May 17, 2024 · The late Hollywood legend Louis Gossett Jr. voices Lewis, an elderly teddy bear. The film marks one of his final roles following his death in March 2024 at age 87. The actor had an...

  6. Jun 3, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr.’s first wife was Hattie Glascoe. However, their marriage was annulled. His 2nd wife was Christina Mangosing. The two tied the knot on August 21, 1973. Together with Christina, Gossett has a son named Satie who was born in the year 1974. However, the couple divorced in the year 1975.

  7. Jun 1, 2024 · Film. Actor Louis Gossett Jr in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. Photo: Getty Images. Ground-breaking actor Louis Gossett Jr was only the second black male actor to win an Academy Award, and also a tireless civil rights advocate.