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1 day ago · 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.
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black ...
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who won a supporting actor Oscar for playing the hard-as-nails drill instructor in 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” a few years after winning an Emmy for his role as the...
Mar 29, 2024 · 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 cousin, Neal L....
March 29, 2024 · Santa Monica, California, USA (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Birth name. Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. Nickname. Lou. Height. 6′ 4″ (1.93 m) Mini Bio. 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.
Mar 31, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., a prolific Hollywood trailblazer who became the first Black performer to win Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his role in 1982's An Officer and a Gentleman, has died...
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor, has died at 87. Gossett's nephew told The Associated Press that the Emmy Award-winning actor died Thursday in ...
