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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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.

  3. May 23, 2024 · 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.

  4. May 29, 2024 · Known as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, Louis Gossett Jr. shattered...

  5. May 16, 2024 · IF does have a post-credits scene, in the form of a tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. Gossett appears in IF as Lewis. A kindly and old teddy bear, Lewis is portrayed as a leader of the IFs and is the founder of the imaginary friend's retirement home. Gossett passed away in March of 2024 at the age of 87.

  6. Jun 1, 2024 · 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. New York-born, Gossett Jr spoke candidly about the racism he had encountered early in Hollywood, including being handcuffed to a tree after he was stopped for walking in Beverly Hills at night.

  7. May 17, 2024 · Late Hollywood star Louis Gossett Jr. 's sons, Satie Gossett and Sharron Gossett, have filed to be named co-trustees in their father's estate. According to court documents obtained by The Blast...

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