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"An Officer and a Gentleman" Star Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87

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"An Officer and a Gentleman" Star Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87
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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for his iconic roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots," he also won an Emmy for his performance as Fiddler. His career spanned across film, television, and even video games, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

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  1. Louis Gossett Jr., the First Black Man to Win a Supporting Actor Oscar, Dies at 87  IGN
  2. Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87  The Associated Press
  3. Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win Oscar for best supporting actor, dies at 87  CBS News
  4. Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87  CNN
  5. Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at age 87  NBC News

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