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     'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr. died from COPD, report says: What to know about symptoms and risks

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     'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death revealed

     Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Louis_Gossett_JrLouis Gossett Jr. - Wikipedia

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   Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step.

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5. www.nytimes.com › louis-gossett-jr-deadLouis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, the only child of Louis Gossett, a porter, and Helen (Wray) Gossett, a nurse. He made his Broadway debut when he was 17...

6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001283Louis Gossett Jr. - IMDb

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   59 Videos. 99+ Photos. Louis Gossett Jr. was one of the most respected and beloved actors on stage, screen and television and was also an accomplished writer, producer and director. Off-screen, he was a social activist, educator, and author dedicated to enriching the lives of others.

   • Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
   • Birth Date: May 27, 1936

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   • Death Date: March 29, 2024

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     What Really Happened to LOUIS GOSSETT JR - Star in An Officer and a Gentleman

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     Louis Gossett, Jr. on winning the Oscar for "An Officer and a Gentleman"

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8. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › moviesLouis Gossett Jr. dead: 'Officer and a Gentleman' star broke ...

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Steve Marble is the former obituaries editor at the Los Angeles Times. Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots.'. The 87-year-old actor died Thursday...

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9. www.washingtonpost.com › obituaries › 2024/03/29Louis Gossett Jr., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., an actor who brought authority to hundreds of screen roles, winning an Oscar as a Marine drill instructor in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy Award as a wise, older...

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    Who was Louis Gossett Jr?

    • Louis Gossett Jr., an actor who brought authority to hundreds of screen roles, winning an Oscar as a Marine drill instructor in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy Award as a wise, older guide to the enslaved Kunta Kinte in the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” died March 29 at a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 87.

    Louis Gossett Jr., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87

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    How old was Louis Gossett when he died?

    • "Louis Gossett Jr., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87". Washington Post. He won an Oscar playing a Marine drill instructor in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy as a wise old enslaved person in the groundbreaking miniseries 'Roots' ^ "Roots". Television Academy. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022.

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    Who is Louis Cameron Gossett Jr?

    • Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, the only child of Louis Gossett, a porter, and Helen (Wray) Gossett, a nurse. He made his Broadway debut when he was 17 and still a student at Abraham Lincoln High School on Ocean Parkway. While healing after a basketball injury, he appeared in a school play, just to occupy his time.

    Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots

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    Who plays Louis Gossett in 'an officer and a gentleman'?

    • Susan Sarandon and Christopher Reeves flank Louis Gossett Jr., winner of the 1982 Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in "An Officer and a Gentleman."

    Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman

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11. www.npr.org › 2024/03/29 › 1241607342Louis Gossett Jr. dies: 'Roots' and 'Officer and a Gentlemen ...

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    Mar 29, 2024 · LOS ANGELES — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 87. Gossett's first...

12. www.cnn.com › 2024/03/29 › entertainmentLouis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a ...

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    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement...