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Lou Gossett Jr. Remembered: Richard Gere Reflects on Film Legacy and Co-Star’s Historic Oscar Win at 87

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Los Angeles, CA – Louis Gossett Jr., the celebrated actor who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” passed away at the age of 87. His role as Gunnery Sgt. Emil Foley in the 1982 film made history as the first Black actor to win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, alongside notable talents like Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel at the time. Co-star Richard Gere fondly remembers Gossett Jr., …

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**Oscar-Winning Black Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87: A Trailblazing Hollywood Career Remembered**

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New York, NY – Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. has passed away at the age of 87. Gossett made history as the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in “An Officer and a Gentleman.” His career spanned seven decades, during which he amassed hundreds of onscreen credits. Gossett’s journey in Hollywood began on Broadway as a teenager, where he shared the stage with iconic figures such as Maya …

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Gentleman’ Star Louis Gossett Jr. Passes Away at 87: A Legendary Legacy Remembered

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Los Angeles, California – Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. has passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances in iconic films and television shows. Gossett, best known for his roles in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Roots,” was the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1982 film. Throughout his career, Gossett Jr. was celebrated for his ability …

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Louis Gossett Jr., Trailblazing Oscar Winner and ‘Roots’ Star, Passes Away at 87 – His Inspiring Legacy Remembered

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Louis Gossett Jr., a trailblazing actor known for being the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and for his Emmy-winning role in the groundbreaking TV miniseries “Roots,” has passed away at the age of 87. His cousin, Neal L. Gossett, confirmed the news of his death in Santa Monica, California. Gossett’s career was marked by early success, including his Academy Award win for “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Born in Brooklyn, New …

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“Louis Gossett Jr., First Black Man to Win Oscar, Dies at 87 – His Inspiring Legacy Remembered!”

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Renowned actor Louis Gossett Jr., known as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Emmy for his role in the groundbreaking TV miniseries “Roots,” has passed away at the age of 87. His nephew confirmed his death in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday night, although the cause of death remains undisclosed. Gossett’s career began with a remarkable trajectory, starting from his high school …

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